Rainfall of 8-20 inches in the mountains and 1 to 9 inches in the lowlands occurred from Jan 6th through 8th.  Flooding was widespread over much of Western Washington.  Record flooding occurred on the Snoqualmie, Tolt, and North Fork Stillaguamish Rivers.  Near record flooding occurred on the Snohomish, Newaukum, and Skookumchuck Rivers.   Major flooding occurred on 18 rivers and 21 forecast points.  Surveys found an estimated 497 residences that were destroyed or suffered major damage, and another 2,340 residences that needed repairs.  Over 44,000 people were evacuated as a result of rising or high water as well as landslides.

Heavy Rain in CLALLAM, WASHINGTON
From 07-JAN-09 05:00:00 to 08-JAN-09 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: PYSHT
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain caused some flooding and landslides, which damaged several roads and about a dozen homes.  Along with the heavy rain, faulty drainage accounted for some flooding in Sekiu.  The waterfront trail in Port Angeles was closed due to fallen trees and small landslides. A bridge in western Clallam County was washed out, stranding a few families. There were numerous other county roads impassible from flooding.

Flood in MASON, WASHINGTON
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 09-JAN-09 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: SHELTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 900.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

There was flooding along the Skokomish River.  Several homes in Shelton flooded, most from local creeks. Several roads in the area were also flooded, including SR 106 and 108.

Flood in GRAYS HARBOR, WASHINGTON
From 07-JAN-09 08:00:00 to 09-JAN-09 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: ABERDEEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Nearly 50 roads were closed in the county.  The closed roads caused many school districts to cancel classes. Several businesses also closed.  Near Copalis Crossing, the Humptulips River flooded several homes.  A few homes near Elma were also flooded.

Flood in SNOHOMISH, WASHINGTON
From 07-JAN-09 15:00:00 to 10-JAN-09 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: GOLD BAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

More than 50 roads in the county were flooded and about 40 were closed, including Highway 9. Highway 530 was closed in multiple locations.  Schools in the Stanwood-Camano district were closed for 2 days.  Most of Stanwood flooded, even businesses that hadn't flooded in 25 years.  Many people were able to evacuate animals before the waters rose, however dozens had to leave via boat.  Nearly 500 homes were flooded.  Flood waters blew a hole in a dike on Ebey Island.

Flood in SKAGIT, WASHINGTON
From 08-JAN-09 14:00:00 to 09-JAN-09 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: ALLEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

One home in Allen was partially flooded from Thomas Creek.  A business west of Sedro Woolley was flooded.  About 30 roads in Skagit county were closed.

Flood in WHATCOM, WASHINGTON
From 07-JAN-09 09:00:00 to 09-JAN-09 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: LYNDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.60M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Some homes and businesses in Ferndale, Marietta and Lynden were flooded, most of them from the Nooksack River.  Most schools in the area were closed or limited hours for 3 days.  Sections of several major roads were closed.  In the end more than two dozen roads had sections that had been washed away.

Debris Flow in WEST SLOPES NORTHERN CASCADES AND PASSES, WASHINGTON
From 07-JAN-09 06:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Multiple mudslides spilled across Highway 20 near Concrete, tearing out a concrete barrier, about 1000 feet of guard rail and power poles.  Also near concrete a single family home was destroyed by a mudslide.  Some people were ordered to evacuate while others lost power.
Another landslide covered the Mount Baker Hwy east of Deming and another one off of the highway damaged a home.  A couple of homes near Van Zandt were damaged by mudslides.

Debris Flow in WEST SLOPES CENTRAL CASCADES AND PASSES, WASHINGTON
From 07-JAN-09 11:00:00 to 07-JAN-09 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 8.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

All roads out of Morton, Hwy 12, SR 7 and SR 508 were all closed due to mudslides.  The Roadside Inn Tavern, between Glenoma and Randle, had about 4 feet of mud and debris inside.  Several homes in Morton were hit by mudslides.  Several roads and 2 bridges were damaged.

Debris Flow in SEATTLE/BREMERTON AREA, WASHINGTON
From 07-JAN-09 12:00:00 to 08-JAN-09 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several landslides blocked roadways in Seattle.  A home in Queen Anne was damaged by a mudslide.

Flood in KING, WASHINGTON
From 07-JAN-09 04:00:00 to 10-JAN-09 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: SNOQUALMIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 14.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The cities of Snoqualmie, Carnation, Duvall and Fall City flooded, some residents had to be rescued, many homes were flooded.  The Issaquah creek flooded some residences and businesses. It also eroded part of the riverbank, which caused a guest house to fall into the creek.  About 40 King County roads were closed.  In Pacific, about 1000 people evacuated their homes due to flooding from releases from the Mud Mountain dam, 100 of those homes were damaged, some with 3 feet of water in them.

Flood in THURSTON, WASHINGTON
From 07-JAN-09 18:00:00 to 10-JAN-09 01:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: BUCODA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

There was flooding along the Skookumchuck River, dozens of homes in Bucoda flooded. Several roads in the area were also flooded, including SR 507.

Flood in PIERCE, WASHINGTON
From 07-JAN-09 05:00:00 to 09-JAN-09 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: FIFE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.80M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

There was flooding along the Puyallup River, some homes and businesses in Sumner flooded.  Towns along the river had evacuation orders in place.  Several roads in the area were also flooded, including 3 lanes of I-5 in Fife.  Several small cities in eastern Pierce county, including Wilkeson and South Prairie, had flooding from creeks.

Debris Flow in EAST PUGET SOUND LOWLANDS, WASHINGTON
From 07-JAN-09 12:00:00 to 08-JAN-09 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several landslides blocked roadways in Maple Valley.  SR 410 east of Enumclaw was blocked by 4 mudslides.  Near Buckley, a water main (transmission pipe) was damaged by a landslide.

Debris Flow in TACOMA AREA, WASHINGTON
From 07-JAN-09 12:00:00 to 08-JAN-09 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several landslides blocked several miles of Marine View Drive.  One home had to be evacuated as the retaining wall on the property was damaged.  Some other homes lost power, when a mudslide knocked down 2 power poles.  There were several mudslides at Point Defiance Park.

Flood in LEWIS, WASHINGTON
From 07-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 10-JAN-09 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: CHEHALIS RIVER AT CENTRALIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.40M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

There was some damage in the town of Randle, mostly businesses that need to replace carpets. Interstate 5 was closed for about 2 days, causing losses of nearly 10 million.  Dozens of homes flooded and many people had to be evacuated.  More than 50 miles of road surfaces, as well as a water treatment plant, were damaged.