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

A landslide near Hoodsport is blocking both directions of Highway 101. The slide occurred north of downtown Hoodsport. The Mason County Sheriff's Office reported that several drivers attempted to pass road closure signs.

The 49-mile closure on US 2 between Skykomish, milepost 50, and Leavenworth, milepost 99, will remain closed through the weekend.

And with mudslides closing down eastbound I-90, traffic is being redirected through North Bend, adding even more traffic concerns as roads are closed and flooding. Leonard said the conditions were a surprise to him Thursday morning, especially when he first hit the road.

LEAVENWORTH, Wash. — Leavenworth is getting back up and running after the winter storms caused some very close calls. The massive tree that once stood proudly in Michelle Luders' front yard, for example, came crashing down onto her home last week.

Lincoln County is reeling from the impacts of mass flooding this week as officials prepare to address the communities of Libby and Troy in two town halls this weekend.