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Severe Flooding Forces 100,000 to Evacuate Washington

12/13/2025

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Severe flooding in Washington state has forced over 100,000 residents to evacuate as record rainfall raises rivers.
The Rosas family, who recently moved to Monroe for financial reasons related to the mother's cancer treatment, lost their home.
Governor Bob Ferguson, the Washington state governor, declared a state of emergency and warned of catastrophic flooding.
Rescue operations are underway as families are stranded on rooftops and road closures are reported.

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Story summary

Severe flooding in Washington state has forced over 100,000 residents to evacuate as record rainfall raises rivers.
The Rosas family, who recently moved to Monroe for financial reasons related to the mother's cancer treatment, lost their home.
Governor Bob Ferguson, the Washington state governor, declared a state of emergency and warned of catastrophic flooding.
Rescue operations are underway as families are stranded on rooftops and road closures are reported.