Pacific Northwest, Rain and flood
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Heavy rain has triggered flooding, rescues and road closures in Washington state, with Gov. Bob Ferguson declaring a statewide emergency.
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Arctic air sweeps south as residents of the Pacific Northwest remain on guard after severe flooding
A blast of arctic air is sweeping south from Canada and spreading into parts of the northern U.S., while residents of the Pacific Northwest brace for
Flood alerts are in effect across the Pacific Northwest as a second wave of heavy rain from an atmospheric river pushes into the region. Western Washington is already experiencing major river flooding,
The Pacific Northwest is expected to see up to seven inches of rain this week, as the eastern United States braces for arctic cold.
By David Ryder and Steve Gorman BURLINGTON, Washington, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Residents and emergency crews in towns along the rain-engorged Skagit River in western Washington state braced on Friday for potential levee failures while National Guard troops assisted in evacuations after days of severe flooding in the Pacific Northwest.
The river crested at an all-time record on Tuesday as an atmospheric river pummeled the region with significant rainfall.
An atmospheric river, or Pineapple Express, continues to hit the Pacific Northwest with soaking rain on Tuesday — and it’s not expected to let up until Thursday.