100,000 Residents Ordered to Evacuate in Washington State as Rivers Surge

Heavy Rainfall Drives Record Flood Levels in the Mountains North of Seattle

Authorities issued an urgent evacuation order for more than one hundred thousand people across several counties after days of relentless rain caused rivers to swell to unprecedented heights.

Local officials warned, “Do not wait,” urging residents to move to higher ground immediately and to follow the designated evacuation routes.

The flooding has impacted the mountainous region north of Seattle, where water levels have surpassed historic records, threatening homes, infrastructure, and public safety.