MOUNT VERNON, Wash.— Surging floodwaters turned farmland into vast pools, washed out bridges and prompted rescues of people stranded in cars and homes across Washington state on Thursday, as tens of thousands of people were under evacuation orders and authorities hoped levees would hold and prevent far worse damage.

While the torrential downpour caused by an atmospheric river has slowed down, rivers and waterways continue to rise and flood in the state.

The Boise State Broncos face the Washington Huskies in the Bucked Up LA Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.

Speaking of divisional games, the Giants can aim for a .500 record against their division opponents, something they last accomplished in 2020 (4-2), if they take care of business against Washington today and then Dallas in the regular-season finale at home.

Gov. Bob Ferguson, who has warned that as many as 100,000 people would need to evacuate statewide, said Friday the Trump administration has approved a disaster declaration.

Record floodwaters are slowly receding in Washington state after triggering evacuations, inundating communities and prompting dramatic rescues from rooftops and vehicles.

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington has been cleared from concussion protocol and will not carry an injury designation into their game Monday night against the visiting Miami Dolphins. Washington was injured during Pittsburgh's 27-22 win over the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday.

Washington state residents are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede.