Washington state facing 'historic' flooding
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Over a foot of rain has already fallen in the last few days, and more is on the way amid major flooding in Washington state.
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"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.
An atmospheric river event that's been slamming the Pacific Northwest with rain is now focused on western Washington.
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.
Washington state residents are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede.
The Seattle area will see patchy fog with rain that persists into the afternoon then drops off a bit before picking up again later Thursday evening.
Thousands have been ordered to flee rising waters across Washington state, with more flooding possible next week.
Heavy rain has triggered flooding, rescues and road closures in Washington state, with Gov. Bob Ferguson declaring a statewide emergency.