A cow drinks from the flooded Snohomish River in Snohomish, Wash., Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025.
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Washington state is under a state of emergency from a barrage of torrential rain that's sent rivers flowing over their banks, caused mudslides to close highways and trapped people in floodwaters. The governor says flooding could reach historic levels. Officials say 78,000 people live in the floodplain north of Seattle that has been ordered to evacuate. The weather has already prompted rescues and road closures. Another storm system is expected to bring more rain starting Sunday.
Days of torrential rain in Washington state has caused historic floods, stranding families on rooftops and washing over bridges. Experts warn that more flooding expected Friday could be catastrophic. Washington is under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders for tens of thousands. The floods have impacted large parts of the state, closing roads and causing landslides. In the north near the U.S.-Canada border, the cities of Sumas, Nooksack and Everson have been evacuated after being inundated. Authorities have rescued people from cars and homes. Another storm system is expected to bring more rain starting Sunday.
