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Portions of western Washington state have experienced a month’s worth of rain within the past few days, causing historic flooding, damaging mudslides and more than 100,00 people facing potential evacuations.
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Washington State Flood Map: Skagit River Flooding Worsens as Rising Waters Impact Snoqualmie Falls
A powerful atmospheric river has triggered historic flooding across western Washington, forcing evacuations as the Skagit River nears record-shattering levels and communities brace for widespread damage.
Evacuation orders have been issues for multiple communities in western Washington due to catastrophic flooding.
A flood emergency is underway in western Washington as a second surge of heavy rain is causing rivers across the region to rise.Many are expected to crest on T
While overall rainfall might not be as heavy in spots as in Round 1 on Monday, this will last a bit longer, soils are completely saturated, and river systems cannot hold more water without flooding.
"The flooding levels we're looking at are potentially historic in nature," Gov. Bob Ferguson said Thursday afternoon, urging people to listen to official advice and follow evacuation orders.
A Flood Watch is still in effect as heavy rain continues to pour across western Washington.Many communities are also under Flood Warnings with several inches of
The heavy rain will bring a second rise, or "crest," for area rivers Tuesday night and into Wednesday. All of western Washington is under a flood watch through Friday.