Severe flooding is expected in Western Washington, particularly near the Snohomish, Stillaguamish, and Skagit rivers. Residents are urged to prepare for potential evacuations and heed local authorities' warnings.
As heavy rains unleash record-level flooding in western Washington, residents are forced to evacuate. With emergency declarations and predictions of catastrophic floods, the region braces for historic challenges ahead.
Washington State faces unprecedented rainfall, with nearly 5 trillion gallons falling in just a week due to supercharged atmospheric rivers. Experts warn of record flooding, particularly along the Skagit River.
Heavy rains have prompted evacuations in Skagit and Whatcom Counties as rivers approach record levels. Residents are urged to evacuate to higher ground as flood warnings remain in effect.