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Here are the news stories related to flooding in the Chehalis watershed. Please send us any related local stories.
Aug. 24, 1999 The Chronicle reports that I-695 can cut flood-control cash.
Aug. 24, 1999 According to The Olympian, Thurston County OKs routing Hickman Creek water to Salmon Creek.
Aug. 12, 1999 In a surprisingly pleasant move, Thurston County approves a six-month building moratorium in floodprone areas!
Jul. 27, 1999 The Chronicle reports that Bucoda reviews final draft of a flood hazard management plan. Jun. 30, 1999 Flood study worth $22 million awarded to PIE.
June 01, 1999 Thurston County Commissioners plan a June 7 hearing on county flood hazard management plan.
May. 27, 1999 WaDOT announces a special flood meeting June 8, 1999
May. 27, 1999 The Chronicle announces that Lewis County is issuing a short turnaround bid opportunity for flood consultant.
May. 22, 1999 According to The Chronicle a proposed highway linking Lewis County to Mount St. Helens and a flood-control study on the Chehalis River Basin both received a boost from the Legislature this week.
May. 05, 1999 Thurston County residents ask for building moratorium to help stop flooding.
May. 05, 1999 Local resident asks WaDOE to reverse Lewis County SEPA decision.
Apr. 29, 1999 The Chronicle reports that the cities of Centralia and Chehalis won't have to return flood money to the state.
Apr. 29, 1999 According to The Chronicle Lewis County will refund money, won't have to remove flood dike.
Apr. 24, 1999 The Chronicle reports that the flood study fight might be history.
Apr. 03, 1999 Members of local group, SWAT, appeal to WaDOT on flood issues.
Apr. 03, 1999 In "Toward 2000" The Chronicle analyzes the issue of flooding in Centralia-Chehalis.
Apr. 01, 1999 the The Chronicle, in an editorial, gives bows to Harry Hosey and Commissioner Graham.
Mar. 31, 1999 The Chronicle reports that PIE flood study funding maybe available from DOT
Mar. 25, 1999 Just found! Chehalis River Basin Flood Reduction Project report, online!
Mar. 23, 1999 The Chronicle reports that flood control study funds have been used up.
Mar. 11, 1999 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers responds to flood concerns.
Mar. 11, 1999 Commissioner Graham responds to flood concern letter.
Mar. 11, 1999 Late in February an individual complained about the flood plan as presented in Montesano February 16th.
Mar. 11, 1999 Earlier in March members of SWAT took a position on some of the Lewis County flood issues.
Mar. 05, 1999 The Chronicle reports: Boil water, county advises well users of Fords and Waunch prairies.
Mar. 02, 1999 The agency letter dealing with the controversial Lewis County flood study and plan is available online.
Mar. 01, 1999 The CRC has taken a position on the proposed Centralia-Chehalis flood study.
Feb. 27, 1999 The F L O O D delayed posting but this story on discord over flood study , by The Chronicle, deserves a good review.
Feb. 27, 1999 The Chronicle reports the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is seen as funding source for Centralia Chehalis flood plan.
Feb. 26, 1999 As The Chronicle story says: Rivers crest, but new rain is forecast.
Feb. 26, 1999 While on flood watch the editor put together graphs on the recent floods upstream of Porter.
Feb. 25, 1999 The Chronicle reports on anticipated flooding of the Chehalis
Feb. 23, 1999 Here is an opportunity to attend a reasonably local seminar on rivers and floodplains.
Feb. 18, 1999 The Chronicle reports on PIE flood meeting and public concerns.