Another atmospheric river will bring more rain to the Pacific Northwest later this week, heightening an extensive flood threat.

Beyond dam breaches near Seattle, the barrage of atmospheric rivers in recent days has increased the threat of flooding and landslides in the region. Residents should pay attention to the National Weather Service and local authorities throughout the week for guidance and information.

Washington state residents are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede.

"The early storm will not be as strong as the event we saw early last week, though it will impact the same areas," a meteorologist told Newsweek.

While the torrential downpour caused by an atmospheric river has slowed down, rivers and waterways continue to rise and flood in the state.

Drier weather is coming, but flooding effects are likely to continue for days across portions of western Washington state and northwestern Oregon.

As the cleanup in Whatcom County continues after major flooding in the region, debris disposal sites set up by county officials have been filled with the belong

At least one person has died after a second round of heavy rain hit the region, with levee failures prompting more evacuations.