White River levee breach prompts evacuation order for the city of Pacific, Washington
A levee breach along the White River prompted evacuation orders and Flash Flood Warning for the city of Pacific on December 16, 2025.
Back-to-back atmospheric rivers forecast to impact the U.S. West Coast through December 20
Two atmospheric rivers are forecast to bring prolonged heavy rain and mountain snow to the Pacific Northwest and northern California through December 20, 2025. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) forecasts 100–150 mm (4–6 inches) of precipitation across western Washington and 100–200 mm (4–8 inches) across western Oregon, with locally higher totals in the Cascades and coastal ranges.
High wind warnings and watches issued for parts of Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued multiple high wind warnings and watches across the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies on Monday, December 15, 2025, as a strong surface low-pressure system moved into the region. The alerts cover parts of Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon, and remain in effect through Wednesday afternoon, December 17, with sustained winds of 40–70 km/h (25–45 mph) and gusts exceeding 110 km/h (70 mph) forecast in exposed and mountainous areas.
Leavenworth Christmastown festival cancelled as historic flooding and power disruptions hit Washington, U.S.
The Leavenworth Christmastown festival was cancelled after historic Washington floods triggered widespread power outages across Chelan County. Over 5 000 customers across the county, accounting for more than 11 000 people, were left without power due to the impacts of a major atmospheric river (AR). Power is expected to be restored for most customers by the evening of December 13, 2025, while debris cleanup and recovery efforts are expected to continue until next weekend.
After historic flooding in Washington, a new atmospheric river is forecast to impact the U.S. West Coast
Historic flooding caused by a major atmospheric river earlier this week impacted large parts of western Washington state, prompting evacuations, emergency declarations, and record river levels. As impacts from that event persist, another strong atmospheric river is forecast to reach the Pacific Northwest on Sunday, December 14, 2025, bringing a prolonged period of precipitation to Washington, Oregon, and northern California through mid-week.
Residents ordered to evacuate as Skagit River approaches record flood levels,Washington
Residents along the Skagit River in Washington have been ordered to evacuate as the river is forecast to reach 13.55 m (44.47 feet) by late December 11, 2025. Heavy rainfall and rising rivers have led to emergency declarations across Washington State.
Two atmospheric rivers forecast to bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest through early November
Two atmospheric rivers are forecast to affect the Pacific Northwest between October 28 and November 2, 2025, bringing periods of heavy rainfall to western Washington and northern Oregon. The first system is expected to reach AR1 strength, while the second could intensify to AR3 or AR4 as it moves inland later in the week. Hydrologic models indicate notable river rises but no significant flooding at this time.
Two atmospheric rivers forecast to make landfall over the Pacific Northwest and northern California
Two atmospheric rivers are forecast to hit the Pacific Northwest and northern California, starting late Thursday, October 23, 2025. The systems are forecast to bring in heavy rainfall of over 130 mm (5 inches) along with mountain snow across Washington, Oregon, and northern California.
Moderate-to-strong atmospheric river forecast to impact coastal Washington and Oregon, U.S.
An atmospheric river (AR) is expected to reach the Pacific Northwest (PNW) on Saturday, October 18, 2025, bringing heavy rain and elevated freezing levels above 2 400 m (8 000 feet) before lowering as the system moves east. 25–100 mm (1–4 inches) of rainfall is forecast over coastal Washington and Oregon, with orographic enhancement expected on the Olympic Peninsula and Northern Cascades.
Possible tornado causes severe damage in Longview, Washington State
A possible tornado ripped through Longview, Washington State on October 12, 2025, damaging multiple buildings, vehicles, and trees across the 14th Avenue area.
