Washington Faces Historic Floods, Tens of Thousands Evacuated
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Mount Vernon, Washington — Local officials ordered tens of thousands to evacuate as days of torrential rain rapidly triggered historic flooding across the Pacific Northwest this week. Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency Thursday and urged residents to follow evacuation instructions as rivers, including the Skagit, neared record levels. Authorities reported washed-out bridges, stranded residents, and at least two homes ripped from foundations; some towns were inundated and a border crossing briefly closed. Emergency teams conducted door‑to‑door notices in low-lying areas and anticipatory evacuations continued as crests were expected Friday morning. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from 2 News Nevada, The Star, 7 News Miami, WKMG, Internewscast Journal and Daily Mail Online.
Timeline of Events
- Early week: Atmospheric river brings prolonged heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest.
- Dec. 11: State emergency declared; officials issue large-scale evacuation orders.
- Dec. 11: Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate Skagit River floodplain.
- Dec. 11-12: Bridges and roads flooded or washed out; towns inundated; rescues undertaken.
- Friday morning: Authorities expected river crests and maintained evacuation posture.
- Articles Published:
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Emergency responders and local authorities were able to execute evacuations and rescues after issuing orders and conducting door-to-door notifications.
Tens of thousands of residents, farmers and homeowners in floodplain areas experienced evacuations, property damage, displacement and infrastructure losses.
After reading and researching latest news.... Flooding from an atmospheric river prompted statewide emergency declarations, tens of thousands of evacuation orders, washed-out bridges, and structural damage in Washington this week. Emergency management prioritized rescues and anticipatory evacuations as rivers, notably the Skagit, approached expected crests on Friday morning.
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Washington Faces Historic Floods, Tens of Thousands Evacuated
2 News Nevada The Star 7 News Miami WKMGFrom Right
Severe Floods in Washington: Homes Destroyed, Families Stranded - Internewscast Journal
Internewscast Journal Daily Mail Online
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