Small anti-flooding projects scattered around a watershed may help reduce wider flooding during hurricanes or tropical storms.

After thousands of residents in some Washington towns were evacuated, the federal government approved a request to seek emergency financial aid.

The federal government is granting Washington state’s request for emergency assistance following days of torrential rain that have led to historic flooding in the western part

Ferguson said he received a phone call from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirming the president had signed the declaration.

A flood emergency is underway in western Washington as a second surge of heavy rain is causing rivers across the region to rise.Many are expected to crest on T

CAMP MURRAY, Pierce County — Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency Wednesday, called in the National Guard and said he is requesting assistance from the federal government following historic flooding that continues in Western Washington this week.

LIBBY — The Lincoln County commissioners have declared a state of emergency, and an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been activated in response to Thursday's flooding conditions. The Lincoln County Emergency Response Center can be reached at 406-293-6295. The City of Troy has also declared a state of emergency due to flooding.

Gov. Ferguson is asking the federal government to approve an expedited emergency declaration for the 'extremely serious' situation.

“Deja vu.” That was how John Perry, the mayor of Everson, Washington, described what it felt like to watch as flood waters from the Nooksack River began to inundate the streets, homes and businesses of his community for the second time in about four years.

An atmospheric river that deposited inches of rain across northwest Montana and brought rivers to flood stage continues to cause hazardous conditions as Lincoln County remains in a state of emergency while a boil water order for the City of Libby is in effect.

Connecticut has received tens of millions of dollars in FEMA-BRIC funding since 2020 to address flooding risks and storm surge hazards, and more.