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Cowlitz River below Mayfield Dam also remains under flood warnings on Tuesday, “until further notice,” as the river flow has risen above 25,000 cfs—the flood stage threshold. Flooding is expected from Mayfield Dam downstream through Toledo, covering farmlands and roads, mainly near Toledo, as flows stay near 29,000 cfs through Wednesday.
The atmospheric river is forecast to move over Washington starting on Monday and will last until Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. This comes days after a historic river flood impacted the state,
Just days after historic river flooding prompted a State of Emergency in Washington, another atmospheric river is targeting the state, as well as Oregon and Northern California. FOX Weather Correspondent Robert Ray has the latest from Burlington,
Another atmospheric river will bring more rain to the Pacific Northwest later this week, heightening an extensive flood threat.
As flooding in Washington continues to cause people to leave their homes, the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the coming week.
What is it about mid-December weather? The latest atmospheric river has brought warm, heavy rain, resulting in widespread major flooding and landslides.
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US: Record flooding wreaks havoc in Washington, emergency status continues
Days of record-breaking flooding in western and central Washington caused widespread evacuations, emergency rescues, and major infrastructure damage. The state remains under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders still in place for tens of thousands of residents.