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

"The only clothes I got is just my pajamas," 7-year-old Jocelyn Rosas told CBS News' Carter Evans, as flooding devastated parts of Washington state.

More than 100,000 residents were told to leave their homes across Washington State this week as rivers overflowed.

Gov. Bob Ferguson, who has warned that as many as 100,000 people would need to evacuate statewide, said Friday the Trump administration has approved a disaster declaration.

Days of heavy rain due to an atmospheric river that hit Washington state is culminating in the threat of record-breaking deadly flooding in some areas. "This situation is extremely serious," said Washington's Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson on Wednesday. "The next few days are critical."

Washington is prone to intense spells of fall rainfall, but these storms have been exceptional, and more rain is on the way this weekend.

Thousands have been ordered to flee rising waters across Washington state, with more flooding possible next week.

Record flooding in Washington state has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate after torrential rains this week.

The National Weather Service said there is a high likelihood of wind gusts reaching at least 45 miles per hour, with the potential for stronger gusts in some areas. Cooler temperatures later in the week are expected to lower snow levels, which could reduce flood risk but complicate response and recovery efforts in mountain communities.

An atmospheric river event that's been slamming the Pacific Northwest with rain is now focused on western Washington.