Record Floods Force 100,000 in Washington to Flee
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Days of heavy rain have caused rivers to reach record levels in Washington State. The severe flooding is in a mountainous area north of Seattle.
Local officials issued urgent evacuation orders for approximately 100,000 residents. They warned people to move to higher ground immediately.
“Do not wait,” authorities stated. The rapid rise of waterways has created a dangerous situation for communities in the flood's path.