KIRO 7 is keeping a close eye on the communities impacted by record flooding as Washington is under a state of emergency.

SKAGIT COUNTY — The sun set Thursday over the soggy and worried people of Western Washington while the fast-running Skagit River, full of sediment and debris, swelled.

Communities along the Skagit River, from Sedro Woolley to Mount Vernon, are on high alert as two atmospheric rivers threaten major flooding.Mount Vernon's Mayo

The Pacific Northwest is bracing for more rain as communities still work to recover from last week’s severe flooding.

Mount Vernon’s floodwall withstood last week’s deluge, showing how federal flood maps can be key. So why haven’t maps in Skagit County been updated in decades?

A century-old Skagit River dike is holding as 75,000 residents remain under evacuation orders. Officials warn flood risks will continue into Saturday morning.

As rain continues to pour into the North Sound, floodwaters have proven deadly and destructive. Now, Skagit County community members are checking on one another as the Skagit River continues to rise.

Major flooding is expected in Skagit County from Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening. According to a news release from the county Department of Emergency Management, the Skagit River is forecast to crest at 40.

The Army Corps of Engineers was able to reduce flooding on the Skagit River with emergency operations of two hydropower dams upstream.

An ongoing atmospheric river is set to cause significant flooding across Washington state on Tuesday.

After flooding of the Skagit River displaced thousands of Skagit County residents and damaged at least 50 homes, residents and community groups have been coordinating a wide array of assistance