Multiple water rescues in western WA as drivers, residents trapped by flooding
Dec 11, 2025, 9:29 AM | Updated: 9:54 am
Crews rescue people trapped by floodwaters in Snohomish. (Photo courtesy of Snohomish County Fire District #4)
(Photo courtesy of Snohomish County Fire District #4)
Multiple water rescues were underway this week as record levels of flooding drenched western Washington.
Overnight Wednesday, Eastside Fire & Rescue conducted a rescue after two drivers became stuck in rising water. In the video below, one person climbed a tree to avoid the water, while another got onto their car’s roof.
Fall City Fire, King County Sheriff’s Office, and the Whidbey Naval Helicopter Team assisted Eastside Fire & Rescue.
Dramatic video of the river rescue last night. EF&R, Fall City Fire, KCSO and Whidby Navel Helicopter Team worked to rescue two drivers caught in the swiftwaters. One ended up on the roof of their vehicle and the other in a tree. Stay home and don’t travel unless necessary. pic.twitter.com/lO11Uo06QK
— Eastside Fire & Rescue (@EastsideFire) December 11, 2025
People saved in Snohomish after trapped by floodwaters
Rescue swimmers with Snohomish County Fire District #4 saved five adults, a child, and six pets — three dogs and three cats — Thursday morning in Snohomish.
The rescue was conducted at approximately 4:30 a.m. after multiple people became trapped by floodwaters once homes along Lincoln Avenue began taking on water.
Water is rising quickly this morning. Your Snohomish Fire Department video and photos from Lincoln Ave and 1st. Be safe Snohomish it’s going to be a busy 24 hours. pic.twitter.com/jROp7i1h1u
— Snohomish County Fire District #4 (@SnohomishFD4) December 11, 2025
Water rescue in Orting
Three people are trapped in an RV park in Orting after substantial flooding took place.
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Swiftwater Team is currently at Bill and Dan’s RV park in Orting, which has flooded. Multiple RVs are underwater.
Active Swiftwater Recoveries going on in Orting, WA pic.twitter.com/l5qIAtqgl9
— Pierce Co Sheriff (@PierceSheriff) December 10, 2025
The Swiftwater Team is deploying boats to help rescue those who are stuck. No injuries have been reported.
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