Catastrophic flooding devastates parts of Washington state
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Drier weather is coming, but flooding effects are likely to continue for days across portions of western Washington state and northwestern Oregon.
On Friday at 7:01 p.m. a flood warning was released by the National Weather Service in effect until further notice for Clackamas and Marion counties.
Days of torrential rain in western Washington caused historic floods that stranded families on rooftops, washed over bridges, and damaged homes.
"The flooding levels we're looking at are potentially historic in nature," Gov. Bob Ferguson said Thursday afternoon, urging people to listen to official advice and follow evacuation orders.
The Mud Mountain Dam, located east of Tacoma just outside Pierce County, is one of five dams managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to battle historic flooding in western Washington that was easing in local areas Friday.
BURLINGTON, Wash. — All residents in the city of Burlington have been told to evacuate immediately Friday morning. At 6 a.m., police, firefighters, and city officials said Gages Slough is flooding into homes. The National Guard is going door-to-door to notify residents and help them evacuate.
Widespread flooding in Lincoln County washed out bridges and swamped some roadways and neighborhoods around Libby on Thursday, prompting officials to issue emergency travel restrictions.
For Puyallup residents, if you live in an area that is prone to flooding, please take precautionary action now to avoid damage to your property,” the police department posted on social media.
CARNATION, Wash. — The Snoqualmie River crested above 60 feet Thursday, transforming the valley into a sprawling lake and effectively cutting off the cities of Carnation and Duvall from surrounding communities.
Catastrophic flooding is likely” in many areas and the state is requesting water rescue teams and boats, Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) said.