Historical Events tagged with "winter storms"

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Natural Disasters

Severe Winter Flooding in Lewis County, Washington

December 3rd, 2007 17 years ago

Winter storms triggered the Chehalis River to overflow, leading to significant flooding in multiple cities throughout Lewis County, Washington. The relentless rainfall caused a 32-kilometer (20-mile) stretch of Interstate 5 to close for several days, disrupting travel and transportation in the region. Tragically, at least eight individuals lost their lives due to the floods, and damages soared into the billions, underscoring the devastating impact of nature's fury in this area.

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