Flooding in Pacific Northwest as Rains Ease

Intense downpours from an ‘atmospheric river’ storm system have caused catastrophic flooding in the Pacific Northwest, leading to evacuation orders for tens of thousands in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Western Washington has been hit hardest, with around 100,000 residents under evacuation orders and significant threats reported in areas like Orting. While rainfall has subsided, the effects of flooding are expected to linger for several days as swollen rivers continue to pose risks. Heavy rains also impacted regions as far as Montana and northern Idaho, with the potential for ongoing issues despite drier weather ahead.

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