Washington Floods Worsen, Up to 100,000 Ordered to Evacuate
Washington is facing severe flooding as an atmospheric river dumps heavy rain across the state, prompting a state of emergency and evacuation alerts for up to 100,000 residents. FEMA teams have been deployed while rivers like the Skagit and Snohomish near crest levels. Roads, including Interstate 90 at Stevens Pass, were blocked by mudslides, and thousands lost power. Water rescues have occurred, and residents in floodplains are taking precautions such as sandbagging and moving valuables. Rain is expected to ease later Thursday.