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Washington State Flood Map: Skagit River Flooding Worsens as Rising Waters Impact Snoqualmie Falls
A powerful atmospheric river has triggered historic flooding across western Washington, forcing evacuations as the Skagit River nears record-shattering levels and communities brace for widespread damage.
While overall rainfall might not be as heavy in spots as in Round 1 on Monday, this will last a bit longer, soils are completely saturated, and river systems cannot hold more water without flooding.
Thousands of homes and businesses were without power in western Washington Saturday night into Sunday as a weather system made its way through the region. According to Puget Sound Energy (PSE), around 55,700 customers were without power as of 7:45 p.m. Sunday.
A Flood Watch is still in effect as heavy rain continues to pour across western Washington.Many communities are also under Flood Warnings with several inches of
The heavy rain will bring a second rise, or "crest," for area rivers Tuesday night and into Wednesday. All of western Washington is under a flood watch through Friday.
More than 10 inches of rain has fallen in parts of Washington this week as a strong atmospheric river hits the state.
People and their pets were rescued from their homes and cars throughout Western Washington, despite road closures and evacuation orders.