Historic Floods Wash Away Homes, Strand Families in Washington State

Days of torrential rain in Washington state have caused historic floods that have stranded families on rooftops, washed over bridges, and ripped at least two homes from their foundations. Experts are warning that the increased flooding expected on Friday could be catastrophic.

Washington is under a state of emergency, and evacuation orders are in place for tens of thousands of residents. Gov. Bob Ferguson on Thursday urged everyone to follow evacuation instructions as yet another river neared record levels. An atmospheric river weather system is responsible for the heavy rainfall.

"I understand that many in our state have experienced significant floods in the past," he posted on X. "However, we’re looking at a historic situation."

About 78,000 residents of a major agricultural region north of Seattle were ordered to evacuate the floodplain of the Skagit River, which was expected to crest on Friday morning.

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