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Severe Flooding Hits Washington State Amid Atmospheric River

12/11/2025

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A prolonged atmospheric river is causing severe flooding in Washington state, with several rivers at major flood stages.
The National Weather Service warns heavy rainfall is subsiding, but flooding and landslides may persist for days.
The weather system began impacting the Pacific Northwest on Monday and is expected to affect Oregon.
The atmospheric river poses risks of deadly flooding and power outages, even as it provides beneficial water for reservoirs.

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A prolonged atmospheric river is causing severe flooding in Washington state, with several rivers at major flood stages.
The National Weather Service warns heavy rainfall is subsiding, but flooding and landslides may persist for days.
The weather system began impacting the Pacific Northwest on Monday and is expected to affect Oregon.
The atmospheric river poses risks of deadly flooding and power outages, even as it provides beneficial water for reservoirs.