Pacific Northwest, Rain and flood
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Heavy rain has triggered flooding, rescues and road closures in Washington state, with Gov. Bob Ferguson declaring a statewide emergency.
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Arctic air sweeps south as residents of the Pacific Northwest remain on guard after severe flooding
Another round of rain and wind is in store for the Pacific Northwest as early as late Sunday, forecasters said.
Widespread evacuations and emergency repairs to flood-control systems helped the state of Washington avoid any reported deaths during record flooding this week, though local officials warned that swollen rivers and another round of rain would delay the recovery.
Floodwaters began to recede on Friday after historic inundation in Washington state, but the areas hardest hit by flooding could face another wave of atmospheric river next week, and more inundation is looming.