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Washington Floods Displace 100,000 Amid Climate Crisis

1/10/2026

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In December 2025, severe floods in Washington State forced 100,000 people to evacuate, led to 600 rescues, and caused one death.
Indigenous fishing tribes near Puget Sound were among the evacuees, illustrating climate change-driven sea level rise.
Scott Schuyler, an elder of the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, expressed hope the flooding will not recur.
His mother, Doreen Maloney, stayed in her home, which became surrounded by water.

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Story summary

In December 2025, severe floods in Washington State forced 100,000 people to evacuate, led to 600 rescues, and caused one death.
Indigenous fishing tribes near Puget Sound were among the evacuees, illustrating climate change-driven sea level rise.
Scott Schuyler, an elder of the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, expressed hope the flooding will not recur.
His mother, Doreen Maloney, stayed in her home, which became surrounded by water.