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Up To 100,000 Face Evacuation Orders As Washington Flooding Worsens

The National Weather Service warned of potentially "catastrophic" impacts from the flooding that's threatening records.

By Sean Breslin • just now

Atmospheric River Inundates Neighborhoods

A state of emergency remains in effect and tens of thousands are on alert for possible evacuations as an atmospheric river continues to wreak havoc with widespread flooding in parts of Washington.

FEMA response teams have been deployed to the state as some rivers have yet to hit their crests following more than a foot of rain in some areas.

"Lives will be at stake in the coming days," Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said after declaring a state of emergency.

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