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.
The Pacific Northwest is expected to see up to seven inches of rain this week, as the eastern United States braces for arctic cold.
Widespread evacuations and emergency repairs to flood-control systems helped the state of Washington avoid any reported deaths during record flooding this week, though local officials warned that swollen rivers and another round of rain would delay the recovery.
Thousands have been ordered to flee rising waters across Washington state, with more flooding possible next week.
Heavy rain continued to fall over parts of the state, prompting rising rivers, road closures, water rescues, and suspension of Amtrak trains between Seattle and Vancouver.