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Washington, Skagit River

Washington state experiences historic flooding as Skagit River hits record high level. See flooding maps, highway closures and forecasts

Portions of western Washington state have experienced a month’s worth of rain within the past few days, causing historic flooding, damaging mudslides and more than 100,00 people facing potential evacuations.

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Major floods sweep Western WA; Skagit River set to shatter record

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Washington forecast to see another atmospheric river after record floods

WA weather: More rain, wind forecast

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Flood Watch issued for significant part of western Washington as heavy rains return

As heavy rains return, a flood watch is now in effect for Skagit County and numerous other areas of the region Monday.

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WA weather: More rain, wind forecast; flood warnings still in effect

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WA weather: More heavy rain, gusty winds and mountain snow by Tuesday night

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Levee breaches in Washington, prompting evacuations, as atmospheric river renews flood threat

A levee has breached on the rising Green River, just east of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in western Washington, as another atmospheric river dumps rain over the Pacific Northwest.

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Arctic air mass pushes to the U.S. South; Midwest also bracing for dangerous wind chills

Heavy rains and winds return to western Washington, raising flood concerns once again

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Raging floodwaters force 1,000 from homes in Washington state as Skagit River bursts banks

About 78,000 residents of a major agricultural region north of Seattle were ordered to evacuate the Skagit River’s floodplain, officials said

Washington state facing 'historic' flooding as more communities face deluge

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

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Skagit River flood threat prompts evacuations, closures with worries about levees, dikes

The urgency went up a notch in Mount Vernon Thursday night, amidst concerns about whether the levees and dikes will be able to hold a record crest.

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News Photos: Flooding on BNSF in Washington

BNSF Railway crews worked over the weekend to repair flood-damaged sections of the railroad in Washington state, which was hit by record rainfall last week. Some areas of western Washington and Oregon received 10 to 17 inches of rain,

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Rising flood threats brew in Washington just days after historic flooding

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,

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Flooding eases across western Washington, but risks remain

The Skagit River crested at 41.1 feet in Concrete early Thursday and 37.73 feet in Mount Vernon early Friday, flooding communities throughout the valley.