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Second levee fails in Washington, forcing more evacuations, as atmospheric river renews flood threat
Two levees have failed outside of Seattle since Monday due to swollen rivers from seemingly endless heavy rain.
Multiple rivers are expected to flood in Oregon and Washington, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Most of the region is under Flood Warning or Watch.
At 2:42 a.m. on Thursday, the NWS Portland OR issued an updated flood watch valid from 4 a.m. until Saturday 4 p.m. The watch is for South Washington Coast, Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands, Willapa Hills,
Drier weather is coming, but flooding effects are likely to continue for days across portions of western Washington state and northwestern Oregon.
Washington state residents are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede.
While the torrential downpour caused by an atmospheric river has slowed down, rivers and waterways continue to rise and flood in the state.
Leavenworth — a charming Bavarian-style village tucked into the foothills of the north-central Washington Cascades — has long been heralded as one of the region’s most charming getaways. Thousands pack the streets each fall for Oktoberfest, and the town, with its dazzling light displays, is also home to a host of beloved Christmastime traditions.
Flooding has disrupted life across Western Washington and navigating the disaster can be difficult to manage. To continue reading, log in or subscribe.
Approximately 193,463 customers are without power on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 3 p.m. ET, according to USA TODAY's power outage tracker. Oregon, Washington's southern neighbor, is also grappling with power outages.