flood watch

A strong storm fueled by an “atmospheric river” brought rain, snow and threat of flooding and avalanches on Monday to the Pacific Northwest. Forecasters said a new daily rainfall record was set in Seattle Monday with 2.33 inches of rain and the rainfall total over 48 hours was close to surpassing the normal precipitation for all of February.

The Pacific Northwest is bracing for a winter storm today and tomorrow. Courtney Obergfell, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service in Seattle,…

King County has released an app that puts flood warning information at residents' fingertips. The smartphone- and tablet-friendly app displays real-time…

The National Weather Service has issued flood watch for Western Washington as heavy rain soaks the region Thursday.The flood watch is set for Thursday…

Federal water and dam managers are draining reservoirs in the Columbia and Snake River basins to get ready for "big water" coursing downriver. In recent weeks, the Army Corps of Engineers has called for bigger drawdowns -- or as the agency calls it "drafting" -- to protect against flooding.

Some major western Washington rivers are expected to flood today, including "major" flooding forecast along the Snohomish and Snoqualmie, according to the…

Making headlines around the Northwest this morning:Heavy Rains Coming Wednesday Trigger Flood WatchPierce Transit Makes Some Deep Service Cuts…

A veteran Washington State Department of Transportation worker has died after being hit by a falling tree during Sunday night's rain storm. Maintenance…