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White River Levee Failure Forces 2,000 to Evacuate

12/18/2025

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Story summary
  • The White River levee failure in Pacific and Auburn, Washington has forced more than 2,000 residents to evacuate.
  • Emergency services, including police and helicopters, issued urgent evacuation orders early Tuesday morning.
  • Community members are helping, with some using kayaks to rescue pets and neighbors.
  • Many residents are staying with friends or at community centers.
  • Recovery efforts are ongoing with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers involved.