The impacts continue for residents after a week of heavy rains.
SEATTLE — Though the torrential rains are behind most of western Washington, river flooding and landslide risk continue to impact residents.
Four rivers around the region saw record flooding on Thursday, leaving some towns enveloped by water.
Here are the latest updates on how the severe weather is affecting the area:
All evacuations lifted in Puyallup
Everyone who was evacuated can now return home, city officials said Friday morning. The Riverwalk Trail is still closed to assess damage and repairs, which Puyallup officials say should take some time.
Snohomish Fire updates flood levels, road closures
Crews from Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue (SRFR) assisted four people and three pets from cars or homes who were impacted by the flood waters.
SRFR says the water in the Skykomish River has come down. Ben Howard Road in Monroe is now passable again down to Sultan.
The Snohomish River is also still high but has dropped two feet from about 12 hours ago, according to SRFR.
City of Burlington under Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation order
Just before 6:15 a.m. Friday, Skagit County issued an evacuation order for all residents of the city due to the Gages Slough beginning to flood.
The National Guard is assisting with evacuations and will be going door-to-door.
Shelter information is available here.
Leavenworth delays Village of Lights
The city is postponing its popular holiday event as power outages and damage to the Front Street Park are impacting Leavenworth.
“Leavenworth is known worldwide for its Willkommen spirit. Right now, we are prioritizing the safety and recovery of our community. We are facing unprecedented storm damage,” said Mayor Carl Florea. “We need some time to clear the debris and restore power to our homes and essential services. We deeply appreciate the support and understanding from our friends near and far. The lights and the welcome will be here through February, and we look forward to having you when we can do so.”
Flood waters recede in Sedro-Wooley
Police in the Skagit County city shared images on Friday morning of water beginning to recede, a welcome sight after a week of evacuations and flood warnings across the area.
Stevens Pass closed due to rocks, trees, mud
U.S. 2 is closed from milepost 50 near Skykomish to milepost 99 near Leavenworth after debris spilled onto the roadway overnight.
There is no estimated time for reopening the roadway and no detour available, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.