Rescue crews saved dozens of people Thursday as historic flooding and heavy rains swept through Western Washington.

Those living near the Snohomish and Skagit rivers face the brunt of record flooding described as potentially “catastrophic” by the National Weather Service.

“This situation is dynamic and dangerous,” Snohomish County Fire District No. 4 Chief Don Waller said in an email to The Seattle Times. “The situation can rapidly change from what was previously experienced to something much worse without notice.”

Skagit County officials told everyone living within the Skagit River’s 100-year flood plain to evacuate to high ground immediately. Across Washington, about 100,000 people are expected to evacuate, Gov. Bob Ferguson’s office said Wednesday afternoon.

Rescue efforts in easter

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