Dec 5, 2023 · Car crashes, downed trees, and flooding rivers are plaguing Western Washington as the atmospheric river forecasted over the past week is dumping rain, bringing floods and landslides to the...

On this page you learn what types of flooding are typical in Washington and how do you protect yourself, your family and your home. You will also find out more about significant Washington floods.

Dec 6, 2023 · Many rain-swollen rivers across Western Washington have flooded or are expected to flood after record rains. Here's what to know.

The immediate health impacts of floods most often include drowning, heart attacks, injuries, animal bites, and hypothermia. The indirect effects include, injuries and infections, water-borne infectious disease, mental health problems, respiratory disease, and allergies in both the medium and longer term after a flood.

Dec 6, 2023 · Record-breaking rainfall has inundated the Pacific Northwest, flooding homes and trapping drivers on roads -- and more rain is on the way.

Feb 21, 2025 · Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying, flood-prone locations, according to the NWS. The risk for landslides will also increase during the watch...

Participate in statewide flood hazard mitigation planning and projects. Assist with funding challenges through flood grants and technical assistance. Coordinate floodplain mapping. Regulate Washington's flood hazard management statutes and rules.

Find out if you live in a flood-prone area and identify earthen, irrigation, hydro-electric, etc. dams, that are up stream from your area, and could be the source of potential problems. Ask your local emergency manager about official flood warning signals. Know the terms "flood watch," "flood warning," and "urban and small stream warning."

We work to enhance Washington’s resilience to natural hazards in state coastal and shoreline areas. Across the state, the costs of flooding exceed all other natural disasters. In any given year, there is a better than an 80% chance that 10 or more floods will occur.

Floods are the most common and widespread of all natural disasters. If you live in an area where floods occur, you should know the following. What to do before a flood. Plan for evacuation including where you are going to go and the route you will follow. Prepare your home for a flood.