Back-to-back storms push Washington rivers past their limits

By John Ryan,

Miles Parks

Published December 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM EST

John Ryan, KUOW environment reporter, describes how a series of powerful storms overwhelmed Washington's rivers and communities.

John Ryan

Year started with KUOW: 2009

Miles Parks

Miles Parks is a correspondent on NPR's Washington Desk, where he covers voting and election security.

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