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WA flooding: Evacuations in Skagit, Whatcom, Snohomish, Pierce counties

Counties throughout Western Washington have issued immediate orders to evacuate as catastrophic floodwaters threaten riverside and low-lying communities Thursday.

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In photos: Flooding in Western Washington state forces thousands to evacuate

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Catastrophic flooding sparks evacuations in Washington state. See forecast.

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Snohomish County, WA hit hard by floodwaters

Meteorologist Abby Acone is near Monroe checking the conditions on Friday morning.

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Carnation, WA resident describes using a kayak to evacuate his home from flooding

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Record Flooding Displaces Tens of Thousands in Washington

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Washington state facing 'historic' flooding as more communities face deluge

Drier weather is coming, but flooding effects are likely to continue for days across portions of western Washington state and northwestern Oregon.

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How Skagit Valley endured a record flood but escaped dire predictions

SKAGIT COUNTY — The sun set Thursday over the soggy and worried people of Western Washington while the fast-running Skagit River, full of sediment and debris, swelled.

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Flooding impacts tens of thousands as Washington anticipates federal aid

Unprecedented flooding is driving tens of thousands of people from their homes. Local authorities are sharing resources, and the state is asking for federal aid.

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Skagit River flood threat prompts evacuations, closures with worries about levees, dikes

The urgency went up a notch in Mount Vernon Thursday night, amidst concerns about whether the levees and dikes will be able to hold a record crest.

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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.

Tens of Thousands in Washington Could Face Evacuations as Rain Continues to Pound the Region

Tens of thousands of residents in western Washington are facing potential evacuation orders as another round of heavy rain drops on the region

Skagit County flooding damages several homes, prompts rescues

The Burlington Police Department and Skagit County Emergency management issued a city-wide evacuation this morning, after initial reports that the Slough, part of the Skagit River watershed, has jumped its banks. The City has nearly 10,000 residents.