Flooding

The impact of flooding has been mixed, with some farms faring better than in 2021.

Gov. Bob Ferguson told Washingtonians to brace for a lengthy recovery, and announced $3.5 million in state assistance for short-term needs such as groceries and hotel stays.

King County leaders are urging the public to pay attention to warnings, evacuation orders and to mind barricades and road closure signs.

An evacuation order from King County covered homes and businesses east of the Green River in parts of Tukwila, Renton and Kent.

The Trump administration's approval of the state's request for assistance means FEMA will help the state pay for infrastructure repairs, evacuations and shelters.

Unprecedented flooding drove tens of thousands of people from their homes. As local authorities share resources, the Trump administration has authorized federal emergency aid.

Multiple communities, including those along the Skagit River are being evacuated, and other residents are encouraged to get ready to leave their property.

Tens of thousands of residents could face evacuation orders. The rain is threatening to bring catastrophic flooding as rivers near historic levels. It's already prompted rescues and road closures.

An Associated Press review has found that thousands of people may be paying more for flood insurance or remain unaware of the dangers of dam failures because of conflicting federal policies.

Nooksack officials and homeowners are concerned about problematic drainage that appears to be getting worse.