The report explains that although advances in engineering can reduce the risk of dam and levee failure, some failures will still occur. Such events cause impacts on social and physical infrastructure ...

PACIFIC, Wash. — A levee on the White River failed early Tuesday, prompting Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation notices near Pacific. Those living near 3rd Avenue Southeast and Butte Road need to evacuate.

Thousands of Americans are under a life-threatening flash flood warning after a dam failed in Washington on Monday. County dispatch reported the breach of the Green River Levee, south of Seattle, ...