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

The Skagit and Snohomish rivers, in particular, broke records, according to the NWS, which warned of “locally catastrophic” river flooding. Mountainous areas, including those near Mount Rainier and Auburn, accumulated more than 20 inches of rain within a single week, the Associated Press reported.

After heavy rains swelled rivers and flooded neighborhoods in northern Washington, residents returned to soggy homes caked in mud. Many tried to salvage what they could.

A truck driver charged with vehicular homicide was illegal immigrant released by border patrol in Arizona after crossing in 2023, killing 29-year-old. He has now been released on bond.

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

On Sunday at 12:58 p.m. a high wind watch was issued by the NWS Pendleton OR valid from Tuesday 10 p.m. until Wednesday 4 p.m. The watch is for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington, Kittitas Valley,

With Dereck Lively II out for the season and Daniel Gafford banged up, Washington is in line for an expanded role moving forward.

Record floodwaters have slowly started receding in Washington state. But authorities warned that waters would remain high for days.

Two Powerball tickets sold in Western Washington missed the jackpot but still won big, according to lottery officials. Both Powerball tickets matched four white balls and the red Powerball to win $50,000 in the drawing on Saturday, Dec. 13, according to a spokesperson for Washington’s Lottery and the national Powerball website.