Bellingham assesses flood damage, begins cleanup and repair
After days of persistent rain and flooding, city officials started to examine the damage in Bellingham on Tuesday.
The city saw more than 4.5 inches of rain in the span of 36 hours beginning Sunday. Lake Whatcom rose to 314 feet above sea level, leading to flooded streets and reports of untreated sewage in low-lying areas.
According to a posted on the city of Bellingham鈥檚 website, the extent of the damage to city and private property is not yet known.
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