Heavy rains have prompted public health officials in Washington to warn residents about toilet rats, a rare plumbing ...

You may come face-to-face with an unexpected problem in your home after the recent heavy rain and flooding. Public Health - ...

Rats could climb into your toilet as a result of recent flooding from atmospheric rivers, King County officials say. Enter ...

"The heavy rain and floodwaters may sweep rodents into the sewer systems," the post said. "If a rat visits your toilet, take ...

During a flood, septic systems should not be used, the county says. Standing water around a septic system will cause the ground to not absorb wastewater from sinks and toilets, the county says. Septic ...

According to an advisory, floodwaters can displace rodents, sweeping them through sewer systems and occasionally into homes.

• Widespread evacuations: Parts of Burlington, Washington, faced hurried evacuations Friday as swollen waterways spilled into homes. They joined the 100,000 others in the state that faced potential ...

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) – Students at Phenix City Elementary School were rerouted to class Monday morning after minor flooding in the building, according to the school district. A district ...