Washington declares statewide emergency due to potential flooding.

An atmospheric river event is causing dangerous flooding in western Washington, potentially forcing 75,000 people to evacuate. Governor Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency as 4 to 8 inches of rain is expected in higher elevations. Major flooding is forecast for rivers like the Skagit River in Mount Vernon and Concrete, prompting urgent evacuation orders and suspending train services between Seattle and Vancouver.

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