All articles tagged with #levee breach
A fatality occurred in Washington state due to flash flooding caused by atmospheric rivers, with a driver dying after driving past road closures into floodwaters; evacuations and levee breaches are ongoing in the region.
A man in his early 30s was found dead in a submerged car near Seattle after ignoring flood warnings during a week of heavy rain and flooding in the region. The area experienced multiple levee breaches, prompting evacuations and rescue operations, with authorities warning residents about the rapid rise of floodwaters and ongoing severe weather conditions.
A levee breach in Tukwila, Washington, has caused a flash flood warning and evacuation in the Seattle suburbs, impacting over 45,000 residents as water levels rise due to ongoing atmospheric rivers and heavy rain, with emergency responses underway and flood watches in effect for the region.
Washington state ordered immediate evacuations in three Seattle suburbs after a levee failed due to heavy rains from an atmospheric river, causing widespread flooding, mudslides, and dangerous conditions across the region.
A levee breach on the Green River near Seattle has prompted evacuations as heavy rains from an atmospheric river cause flooding and rising river levels, with additional storms expected to prolong the flood threat and cause further damage.
Heavy rainfall in southwest Colorado has caused flooding and levee breaches along Vallecito Creek and nearby areas, leading to mandatory evacuations for over 350 homes, road closures, and ongoing rescue efforts, with additional rain expected.
Cal Fire's Damage Inspection Specialists are conducting initial damage assessments in Pajaro after flooding caused by a levee breach. Nearly 800 homes, two mobile home parks, one school, and dozens of businesses need to be inspected before people can return. So far, 447 buildings have been inspected, with 30 found to have major damage, 132 with minor damage, and 122 affected. Cal Fire said 163 homes and businesses were not damaged in the flood. These numbers will change as damage assessments continue.