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Washington state facing 'historic' flooding

Washington state facing 'historic' flooding as more communities face deluge

Western Washington is facing a “historic” flooding crisis that has forced tens of thousands to flee their homes and could displace thousands more Friday as rivers reach record levels.

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Historic rains and flooding trigger dramatic rescues in Washington state

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Historic flooding ongoing across Washington State, more rain ahead next week

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Flood-stricken towns in Washington state brace for potential levee failures

Residents and emergency crews in towns along the rain-engorged Skagit River in western Washington state braced on Friday for potential levee failures while National Guard troops assisted in evacuation...

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Major flooding concerns in Washington prompt evacuations

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Washington Flooding: Atmospheric River Sparks Immediate Evacuations

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Tens Of Thousands In Washington State Could Face Evacuations As Rain Pounds The Region

The Skagit River is expected to crest at roughly 47 feet (14.3 meters) in the mountain town of Concrete early Thursday, and roughly 41 feet (12 meters) in Mount Vernon early Friday.

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Floods may force 100K to evacuate near Skagit, Snohomish, other WA rivers

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Washington State Flooding Intensifies, Prompting Rescues and Evacuations

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Photos show devastating flooding in Washington state. See impact.

While the torrential downpour caused by an atmospheric river has slowed down, rivers and waterways continue to rise and flood in the state.

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Washington state experiences historic flooding as Skagit River hits record high level. See flooding maps, highway closures and forecasts.

A foot and a half of rain pushed the water levels of at least four rivers in Washington, including the Skagit River, to hit record highs, surpassing some of their previous records set over 35 years ago.

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Washington state takes stock of flooding damage as another atmospheric river looms

Floodwaters began to recede on Friday after historic inundation in Washington state, but the areas hardest hit by flooding could face another wave of atmospheric river next week, and more inundation is looming.

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In photos: Flooding in Western Washington state forces thousands to evacuate

Record flooding in Washington state has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate after torrential rains this week.

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Family who lost home in Washington flooding says they just moved there due to mom's cancer diagnosis

"The only clothes I got is just my pajamas," 7-year-old Jocelyn Rosas told CBS News' Carter Evans, as flooding devastated parts of Washington state.

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Scenes From Washington After a Week of Torrential Rain and Flooding

More than 100,000 residents were told to leave their homes across Washington State this week as rivers overflowed.