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Flood updates: NW Washington towns set up shelters, prep for evacuees

Skagit sets up Red Cross shelter; street flooding in Ferndale

Updated Dec. 5, 2023 5:56 p.m.

Almost 2 years after historic event, county projects reduce community flood risk

New infrastructure addresses crucial sites, protects public facilities

Oct. 18, 2023 5:00 a.m.

With shutdown averted, funding available to Whatcom flood victims

Federal budget extension includes $16B for FEMA

Oct. 2, 2023 5:21 p.m.

FEMA flood relief grants for property owners delayed indefinitely

Millions of dollars in federal grants were earmarked for Whatcom County 2021 flood recovery

Sept. 22, 2023 2:56 p.m.

Skagit levee repairs reduce anxiety for residents before next flood season

5 levee repair projects in Skagit underway this summer

Aug. 28, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Whatcom flood recovery pushing forward 18 months later

County Long Term Recovery Group seeks volunteers, support

May 23, 2023 3:59 p.m.

FEMA flood relief grants to hit county mid-July

Displaced homeowners still waiting on buyouts, lifts

May 16, 2023 12:04 p.m.

2021 Whatcom flood victims face rising housing costs, homelessness

'So much for the American Dream'

May 9, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Whatcom to buy, lift flood-damaged properties through FEMA grant

More than $12M expense approved by county council

April 26, 2023 4:35 p.m.

Areas of county flood, but Tuesday saw worst of it

Wednesday conditions were calmer than forecasted

Dec. 28, 2022 4:54 p.m.

Wild weather brings high water, winds to Whatcom

Motorists advised to be be wary of water on roads

Dec. 27, 2022 12:17 p.m.

6 evacuated from Marietta on Sunday morning

Flood watch, wind advisory in effect as winter storm continues

Dec. 26, 2022 10:54 a.m.