With more than 150 days per year of recorded rainfall*, Western Washington is no stranger to rainy weather. But what can one do to prepare for an unexpected flash flood? Whether you're a homeowner, community leader, or simply seeking to enhance your personal awareness, check out these county, state and federal resources on how to prepare for seasonal flooding.
Local Resources
- Flooding - Snohomish County Public Safety Hub
- Flooding - Island County Department of Emergency Management
- Cleaning Up After a Flood - Snohomish County Health Department
- Flood Information Center - Snohomish County
- NWS Forecast Office Seattle/Tacoma, WA - National Weather Service
State Resources
- Floods - WA State Department of Health
- Video: preparing for a flood - WA State Emergency Management Division
- Flooding in Washington - National Weather Service
National Resources
- Flood Safety - American Red Cross
- Floods - U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security
- Real-Time Flood Watch - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- Flood Safety Tips and Resources - National Weather Service
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*Source: Western Regional Climate Center.
