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caption: A flooded home and farm is shown along East Valley Highway on Thursday, December 18, 2025, near the Green River in Kent.

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Live updates: Tens of thousands still without power in Western Washington with more wind ahead

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caption: An American Red Cross van drops off supplies and workers at an emergency flood shelter in Auburn on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 205.

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'Depressed, stressed, and under the weather.' Washington families take refuge at emergency flood shelters

caption: A lake in the North Cascades National Park. Despite recent record rain and historic flooding in western Washington, a record warm fall and lack of snowpack going into winter is putting more drought pressure on the Northwest.

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Northwest just finished warmest fall on record, scientists report

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As floodwaters recede, King County farmers face daunting cleanup
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With highway access limited, will Washingtonians still find their way to Christmas town?
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How to 'take care of business' when your wastewater treatment site becomes a flood zone
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Maneuver to shore up WA’s transportation budget could be reversed
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Hundreds evacuate in south King County as flood barrier fails
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'It felt like a movie.' Whatcom County couple watched as their house was swept down the river
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caption: A section of U.S. 12 in Naches was washed out by the Naches River, shown here on Dec. 11, 2025.

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Western Washington flood resources: Where to find shelter and supplies

This is a developing list of available flood resources as historic flooding continues to impact Western Washington.

Teo Popescu

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Flu season has arrived in WA, local farmers overwhelmed with flood damage, and Gov. Ferguson signs an executive order on housing.

December 18, 2025

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