Levee breached in Washington
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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,
Drier weather is coming, but flooding effects are likely to continue for days across portions of western Washington state and northwestern Oregon.
Washington state residents are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede.
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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Tens of thousands in Washington ordered to evacuate amid severe flooding: "Lives will be at stake"
Heavy rain has triggered flooding, rescues and road closures in Washington state, with Gov. Bob Ferguson declaring a statewide emergency.
Record flooding in Washington state has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate after torrential rains this week.
While the torrential downpour caused by an atmospheric river has slowed down, rivers and waterways continue to rise and flood in the state.
After a brief reprieve, heavy rains are back in full force across western Washington on Monday. Rivers that flooded during last week's storms are again at risk of overflowing with more rain coming down.
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