Washington Floods Worsen, Up to 100,000 Ordered to Evacuate
• Washington state is under a state of emergency due to severe flooding caused by an atmospheric river, with up to 100,000 residents ordered to evacuate.
• Rivers like the Skagit and Snohomish are approaching crest levels, and mudslides have blocked major roads, including Interstate 90 at Stevens Pass.
• FEMA teams are deployed, and water rescues are underway as residents in floodplains take precautions amid widespread power outages.
Torrential rain causes floods in Washington state
Washington is grappling with intensifying flood conditions as an atmospheric river unleashes torrential rainfall across the state. The severity of the situation has led to a state of emergency declaration and evacuation orders impacting as many as 100,000 individuals. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) teams have been mobilized to assist in the response efforts.
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