An atmospheric river brought catastrophic flooding to the Pacific Northwest this week, prompting evacuation orders, major highway closures, and rescue efforts. Meteorologists expect the rain to begin slowing down this afternoon, but there’s plenty more severe weather in the forecast.

The plume of moisture slammed into the region on Tuesday, dumping 5 to more than 10 inches (13 to more than 25 centimeters) of rain over the last several days, according to the National Weather Service . The flooding is most severe in western Washington, where Governor Bob Ferguson has declared a state of emergency and mobilized the National Guard to aid disaster response. As of Wednesday, the state was preparing to evacuate 100,000 residents.

Local news outlets in Oregon reported Wednesday that floo

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