Washington State Faces Climate Change Reality After Storms
1 day ago · Two weeks of “atmospheric river” deluges took a toll on business in Leavenworth, Wash., and beyond, reminding the region that a warming planet has brought new uncertainty.
Climate change primed Washington state for historic flooding
Dec 16, 2025 · Climate change primed Washington state for historic flooding Low snowpack, leftover burn scars, and abnormally warm temperatures are supercharging the atmospheric rivers hitting the …
Washington State Confronts Climate‑Change Reality After ...
2 days ago · Two weeks of relentless “atmospheric river” rains cripple businesses in Leavenworth and surrounding areas For fourteen consecutive days, an intense “atmospheric river” slammed western …
Climate change fuels historic washington state flooding as ...
6 days ago · Washington State is grappling with potentially historic flooding after a series of powerful atmospheric rivers—moisture-laden storms stretching from the subtropical Pacific—dumped up to 18 …
After Catastrophic Flooding in Washington State, Three ...
5 days ago · 3. Repeat disasters and dwindling federal aid raise the stakes for long-term housing recovery In the Pacific Northwest, climate change has intensified flood risk as storms carry more …
Back-to-back storms push Washington rivers past their limits
Dec 13, 2025 · John Ryan, KUOW environment reporter, describes how a series of powerful storms overwhelmed Washington's rivers and communities.
Western Washington faces ‘catastrophic’ flooding as two ...
Dec 10, 2025 · The atmospheric river event that led to severe flooding in western Washington is an example of the kinds of storms we may be able to expect in an increasingly warm and wet future. …