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Lewis County declares state of emergency as atmospheric river threatens flooding
Summary
Lewis County declared a state of emergency after county staff reported a double-crest atmospheric river, rising river forecasts — especially for the Cowlitz River — and potential closure of Cora Bridge on Highway 12 that could limit access to East Lewis County.
Lewis County commissioners voted unanimously on Dec. 9 to declare a state of emergency after county emergency management briefed the board on an atmospheric river event that has produced rising rivers and road closures.
County Manager Ryan Barrett told the board that rivers rose overnight and that modeling indicates a second surge could equal or exceed yesterday’s peak, with the Cowlitz River approaching major flood…
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