US EditionWashington flooding forces an entire city to temporarily evacuate as rivers top historic highs
Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate as Skagit River crests at 37.7 feet, causing severe flooding and multiple water rescues across Western Washington, officials said.
- National Guard troops evacuated the farming city of Burlington, north of Seattle, as severe flooding swept through Western Washington due to days of torrential rain.
- Rivers swelled to record or near-record levels, prompting warnings from Governor Bob Ferguson that up to 100,000 people may need to evacuate statewide.
- Major rivers like the Skagit and Snohomish surpassed flood stages, forcing evacuations in multiple cities, closing roads and border crossings, and suspending train service.
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