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At least two more atmospheric rivers are lining up to batter the U.S. later this week, with more storms likely through Christmas.
Washington is bracing for more flooding beginning Monday, after historic inundation last week led to thousands of evacuations and prompted the Gov. Bob Ferguson to declare a State of Emergency. Another atmospheric river is blasting the region,
Flood watch issued in the Northwest due to an incoming atmospheric river bringing heavy rain and potential flooding.
Following a very wet pattern last week, AccuWeather meteorologists warn that additional rain in the Northwest this week will heighten the risk of widespread flooding.
The Pacific Northwest is expected to see up to seven inches of rain this week, as the eastern United States braces for arctic cold.
Heavy rain has triggered flooding, rescues and road closures in Washington state, with Gov. Bob Ferguson declaring a statewide emergency.
A levee breach in Washington state following days of heavy rain has led to a flash flood warning and evacuation orders, authorities said on Monday. The National Weather Service said it had issued a flash flood warning after a failure at the Desimone Levee in Tukwila along the Green River,