1 dead in Washington state flooding
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Gov. Bob Ferguson told Washingtonians to brace for a lengthy recovery, and announced $3.5 million in state assistance for short-term needs such as groceries and hotel stays.
On Tuesday at 9:15 p.m. a flood watch was issued by the NWS Portland OR valid from Thursday 4 a.m. until Saturday 4 a.m. The watch is for South Washington Coast, Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands, Willapa Hills,
According to the governor’s office, first responders had conducted at least 629 rescues and 572 assisted evacuations.
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,
Days of torrential rain in western Washington caused historic floods that stranded families on rooftops, washed over bridges, and damaged homes.
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Atmospheric rivers will continue to soak the West, including flood-weary Washington, Oregon, N California
A parade of Pacific storms, accompanied by atmospheric rivers, will continue to march into the West Coast, bringing a threat of more rain to already flooded areas of western Washington, and an increasing flood threat to Oregon and Northern California into this weekend.
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Despicable 'kayak bandits' paddle through Washington floods looting homes after residents flee
Though authorities said the incident does not reflect a larger trend in flood-impacted areas, they have cautioned residents to remain vigilant
A relentless week of heavy flooding has wreaked havoc across western Washington, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.Homes have been destroyed, and nume