Washington state residents are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede.

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The Skagit and Snohomish rivers, in particular, broke records, according to the NWS, which warned of “locally catastrophic” river flooding. Mountainous areas, including those near Mount Rainier and Auburn, accumulated more than 20 inches of rain within a single week, the Associated Press reported.

A foot and a half of rain pushed the water levels of at least four rivers in Washington, including the Skagit River, to hit record highs, surpassing some of their previous records set over 35 years ago.

After heavy rains swelled rivers and flooded neighborhoods in northern Washington, residents returned to soggy homes caked in mud. Many tried to salvage what they could.

Record floodwaters are slowly receding in Washington state after triggering evacuations, inundating communities and prompting dramatic rescues from rooftops and vehicles.

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