Catastrophic Flooding Threatens Washington State: Thousands Face Evacuation as Rivers Approach Historic Levels

Dec 11, 2025 08:40 pm CST

Washington state faces potential catastrophic flooding as heavy rain continues, with tens of thousands under evacuation warnings. The Skagit River is expected to reach historic levels, challenging Mount Vernon's flood defenses and prompting a statewide emergency declaration as multiple rivers threaten communities across western Washington.