Drier weather is coming, but flooding effects are likely to continue for days across portions of western Washington state and northwestern Oregon.

Over a foot of rain has already fallen in the last few days, and more is on the way amid major flooding in Washington state.

Record flooding in Washington state has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate after torrential rains this week.

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

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

After days of torrential rain, the atmospheric river is finally abating over parts of Washington state, but historic river flooding remains. Evacuations are still in effect and ongoing, after Washington Gov.

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

Washington is prone to intense spells of fall rainfall, but these storms have been exceptional, and more rain is on the way this weekend.

A foot and a half of rain pushed the water levels of at least four rivers in Washington, including the Skagit River, to hit record highs, surpassing some of their previous records set over 35 years ago.

Heavy rain continued to fall over parts of the state Thursday morning, prompting road closures, water rescues and suspension of Amtrak trains between Seattle and Vancouver.

The National Weather Service enacted a flood watch in Seattle, Washington, following the failure of the Green River Levee