New flood warnings issued for Washington
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With more precipitation moving into Western Washington, three rivers may once again flood: the Snohomish, Skagit and Snoqualmie.
Washington state residents are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede.
Drier weather is coming, but flooding effects are likely to continue for days across portions of western Washington state and northwestern Oregon.
Gov. Bob Ferguson and Sen. Patty Murray visited Mount Vernon on Saturday to see firsthand how the city’s floodwall safeguarded more than 200 downtown buildings during this week’s historic flooding.
Record floodwaters have slowly started receding in Washington state. But authorities warned that waters would remain high for days.
Record flooding in Washington state has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate after torrential rains this week.
While the torrential downpour caused by an atmospheric river has slowed down, rivers and waterways continue to rise and flood in the state.
The Governor of Washington State issued a statement on Friday, warning that the danger from catastrophic flooding this week is far from over. As more rain is expected in the coming days, officials are bracing for a long recovery.