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BURLINGTON — 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.
Olympic and Cascade mountains are expected to see 8 to 10 inches of rain, while rivers such as Snoqualmie and Skykomish are set to experience major flooding.
More than 10 inches of rain has fallen in parts of Washington this week as a strong atmospheric river hits the state.
A strong atmospheric river continues to slam the Pacific Northwest. Over a foot of rain has been reported across portions of Washington as rounds of rain have pummeled the state. Flood Watches continue across northwest Washington,
Tens of thousands of residents in western Washington are facing potential evacuation orders as another round of heavy rain drops on the region
Heavy rain continued to fall over parts of the state, prompting rising rivers, road closures, water rescues, and suspension of Amtrak trains between Seattle and Vancouver.