Chaos in Washington Today! Flooding Atmospheric River Swept Away Homes in Burlington

Chaos in Washington Today! Flooding Atmospheric River Swept Away Homes in Burlington

The massive flooding that has hit Washington state in recent days has entered its most critical phase after a series of extreme rainfall events triggered by an atmospheric river phenomenon triggered river overflows, infrastructure damage, and mass evacuations across the state. Local media outlets reported that the state government is calling the situation one of the most serious flood crises in Washington's history, with tens of thousands of residents affected and thousands more still on high alert. Although the intensity of the rain has begun to decrease, meteorologists from regional weather centers warn that the flooding impacts will continue for several days as major rivers remain at or near record levels. The atmospheric river phenomenon that battered the Pacific Northwest brought extraordinary rainfall for two consecutive days, and forecasts from local meteorological services indicate an additional four to eight inches of rain in mountainous areas, potentially worsening already severe flooding conditions. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has issued a statewide emergency declaration and requested that the federal government expedite emergency assistance. He emphasized that the situation is extremely serious and requires a swift response from all relevant agencies, and urged residents to comply with any evacuation orders as conditions could change rapidly and endanger lives. One of the hardest-hit areas was Skagit County, particularly the cities of Burlington and Mount Vernon. Local Skagit County media reported that the city of Burlington issued a total evacuation order after water from Gages Slough overflowed and rushed into residential areas.



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Дата на публикация: 13 декември, 2025
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