Here’s a recap of the flooding that swept through the Inland Northwest
May 17, 2019 2:40 PM
Emily Oliver
Posted: May 17, 2019 2:40 PM
Updated: December 18, 2019 6:24 PM
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Heavy rain caused flooding around the region Thursday.
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Heavy rain caused flooding around the region Thursday.
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Heavy rain caused flooding around the region Thursday.
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Heavy rain caused flooding around the region Thursday.
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The TJ Meenach Bridge closed Thursday night as crews removed debris from the flood.
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The TJ Meenach Bridge closed Thursday night as crews removed debris from the flood.
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The TJ Meenach Bridge closed Thursday due to debris in the roadway.
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The TJ Meenach Bridge closed after debris moved into the roadway from Thursday's flood.
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The TJ Meenach Bridge closed after debris moved into the roadway from Thursday's flood.
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The TJ Meenach Bridge closed after debris moved into the roadway from Thursday's flood.
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Flooding caused severe backups in downtown Spokane Thursday evening.
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Flooding caused severe backups in downtown Spokane Thursday evening.
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Flooding caused severe backups in downtown Spokane Thursday evening.
SPOKANE, Wash. — Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding to the Inland Northwest on Thursday.
Long night ahead for wastewater crews. Don’t drive through flooded areas. Obey “road closed” signs. #SpokaneStreets pic.twitter.com/50kETKV6b3
— City of Spokane (@SpokaneCity) May 17, 2019
Tenants on the basement floor of the Maplehurst Apartments reported flooding coming in through the windows… and the toilets. The TJ Meenach bridge also suffered damage and closed after debris was swept onto the roadway.
City crews worked throughout the night to get the bridge back open before Friday morning’s commute. The bridge reopened just before 5:00 a.m. Friday.
At Rogers High School, water seeped into the hallways. Janitorial crews were able to clean it up and school will be in session tomorrow.
Though lots of road work was completed Thursday night, crews will be out throughout Friday, as more rain is expected.
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