Washington, Skagit River
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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.
Six rivers around Western Washington could see record flooding this week, as a second round of an intense storm rolls in from the Pacific.
Drier weather is coming, but flooding effects are likely to continue for days across portions of western Washington state and northwestern Oregon.
As rain continues to pour into the North Sound, floodwaters have proven deadly and destructive. Now, Skagit County community members are checking on one another as the Skagit River continues to rise.
“Due to the rising water levels in the Snohomish river adjacent to the shelter, the Everett Animal Shelter is at significant risk of flooding,” Everett Animal Shelter in Everett, Washington said. “Out of an abundance of caution, we will be initiating a temporary evacuation of the animals to ensure their safety and well-being.”
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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.
The Skagit River crested at 41.1 feet in Concrete early Thursday and 37.73 feet in Mount Vernon early Friday, flooding communities throughout the valley.
An ongoing atmospheric river is set to cause significant flooding across Washington state on Tuesday.