The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Benton County from Thursday morning through Saturday as an atmospheric river brings heavy rain to already-saturated soils and high-running rivers.

Cowlitz River below Mayfield Dam also remains under flood warnings on Tuesday, “until further notice,” as the river flow has risen above 25,000 cfs—the flood stage threshold. Flooding is expected from Mayfield Dam downstream through Toledo, covering farmlands and roads, mainly near Toledo, as flows stay near 29,000 cfs through Wednesday.

Beyond dam breaches near Seattle, the barrage of atmospheric rivers in recent days has increased the threat of flooding and landslides in the region. Residents should pay attention to the National Weather Service and local authorities throughout the week for guidance and information.

Just days after historic river flooding prompted a State of Emergency in Washington, another atmospheric river is targeting the state, as well as Oregon and Northern California. FOX Weather Correspondent Robert Ray has the latest from Burlington,

Another atmospheric river will bring more rain to the Pacific Northwest later this week, heightening an extensive flood threat.

Two landslides have triggered evacuation warnings for some neighborhoods. Now with more rain in the forecast, the situation could get worse.

As another atmospheric river moves over Washington, it is expected that the area will receive another 5-8 inches of rain. This comes just days after a historic flooding devastated parts of Washington.

WSDOT stated that crews have reopened more than 50 highways as western Washington is still recovering from an atmospheric river that caused historic flooding.