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Portions of Interstate 90, other major highways and local roads are closed Thursday morning throughout Western Washington because of flooding and mudslides. Eastbound Interstate 90 near North Bend remains closed because of a mudslide. The interstate is closed for 5 miles from Winery Road to 436th Avenue Southeast.
A series of powerful storms hit the Pacific north-west, dumping heavy rain, swelling rivers, closing roads and prompting high-water rescues in several states.
The NWS issued weather alerts for Washington residents on Wednesday due to, what they’re predicting to be, “record-breaking flooding.”
An estimated 100,000 Washington residents could face evacuation orders because of rapidly rising floodwaters, Gov. Bob Ferguson’s office said Wednesday afternoon.
At 1:10 a.m. on Saturday, the National Weather Service released a flood watch valid from Monday 4 a.m. until Friday 4 a.m. for Clatsop County Coast, Tillamook County Coast, Central Coast of Oregon, North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands,
Maj. Gen. James Seward, adjutant general of the West Virginia National Guard, briefed lawmakers Tuesday on the Guard’s flood response efforts across West Virginia this year. (Photo Courtesy/WV Legislative Photography) CHARLESTON — Major flooding events ...
Heavy rain has triggered flooding, rescues and road closures in Washington state, with Gov. Bob Ferguson declaring a statewide emergency.