Severe flooding in Pacific Northwest triggers rescues and road closures: "Lives will be at stake in the coming days"

Heavy rain​ has triggered flooding, rescues and road closures in Washington state, with Gov. Bob Ferguson declaring a statewide emergency​.

Washington state takes stock of flooding damage as another atmospheric river looms

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

Family who lost home in Washington flooding says they just moved there due to mom's cancer diagnosis

"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.

Record Flooding Prompts Evacuations in Washington: What to Know

The evacuation area sits between the Puyallup and Carbon rivers, which have swelled due to an atmospheric river.

Trump administration OKs WA emergency declaration for record flooding

After thousands of residents in some Washington towns were evacuated, the federal government approved a request to seek emergency financial aid.

Flood warning in place for Clackamas and Marion counties until further notice – minor flooding is ongoing

On Friday at 7:01 p.m. a flood warning was released by the National Weather Service in effect until further notice for Clackamas and Marion counties.

NC isn’t waiting for FEMA. DEQ is testing nature-based ways to prevent flooding

Small anti-flooding projects scattered around a watershed may help reduce wider flooding during hurricanes or tropical storms.
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