A flood emergency is underway in western Washington as a second surge of heavy rain is causing rivers across the region to rise.Many are expected to crest on T

Washington declares emergency as an atmospheric river brings severe flooding, mudslides, road closures and mass evacuations across the state.

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Governor Bob Ferguson issued an emergency proclamation Wednesday due to the "significant atmospheric river and winter weather event" that's brought high wind advisories and flood warn

Gov. Bob Ferguson said he would request an expedited emergency declaration from the federal government, seeking to unlock federal resources and financial support, as flooding continues in Western Washington this week.

The green light came months after Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson chastised the president for denying the state's past disaster aid requests.

While the torrential downpour caused by an atmospheric river has slowed down, rivers and waterways continue to rise and flood in the state.

WASHINGTON STATE - Severe storms and flooding have prompted Washington state's entire Congressional delegation to request an emergency declaration from President Donald Trump. The request follows Gove

CAMP MURRAY, Pierce County — Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency Wednesday, called in the National Guard and said he is requesting assistance from the federal government following historic flooding that continues in Western Washington this week.

Drier weather is coming, but flooding effects are likely to continue for days across portions of western Washington state and northwestern Oregon.

Washington was still under a state of emergency on Saturday after torrential rains swamped communities. Plus, snow and dangerous cold are falling on some in the Midwest and on the East Coast. Nicole Valdes has more from Washington state.

Gov. Bob Ferguson has declared a statewide emergency in Washington in response to severe flooding affecting the region.