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While flooding may not reach the historic levels seen last week, a KIRO 7 meteorologist said the overall impacts could actually be worse.
Cowlitz River below Mayfield Dam also remains under flood warnings on Tuesday, “until further notice,” as the river flow has risen above 25,000 cfs—the flood stage threshold. Flooding is expected from Mayfield Dam downstream through Toledo, covering farmlands and roads, mainly near Toledo, as flows stay near 29,000 cfs through Wednesday.
Just days after historic river flooding prompted a State of Emergency in Washington, another atmospheric river is targeting the state, as well as Oregon and Northern California. FOX Weather Correspondent Robert Ray has the latest from Burlington,
What is it about mid-December weather? The latest atmospheric river has brought warm, heavy rain, resulting in widespread major flooding and landslides.
Another atmospheric river will bring more rain to the Pacific Northwest later this week, heightening an extensive flood threat.
A global effort to better understand moisture-laden rivers in the sky, like those currently battering the West Coast, will take flight in January.
Another wave of heavy rain smacks western Washington with a third atmospheric river that's expected to cause more problems.Washington is bracing for another ro
WSDOT stated that crews have reopened more than 50 highways as western Washington is still recovering from an atmospheric river that caused historic flooding.