Washington State TEETERS ON BRINK OF DISASTER: Thousands Flee for Their Lives as Biblical Floods Wreak Havoc Across the Region
- EXTRAORDINARY images show the devastating impact of record-breaking floods that have left a trail of destruction in their wake
- Nearly 80,000 people have been ORDERED TO EVACUATE as the Skagit River threatens to BURST ITS BANKS
- Heroic first responders are RACING AGAINST TIME to rescue stranded residents as the floodwaters CONTINUE TO RISE
- A “brief reprieve” is all that stands between the battered region and the NEXT DEADLY STORM, set to strike on Monday
“This is a statewide emergency,” a grim-faced Gov. Bob Ferguson warned, as the true extent of the disaster began to sink in. “We deeply appreciate the first responders who are out there in the field helping Washingtonians as they deal with protecting their homes, businesses, pets, and loved ones.”
Hamilton, Washington, was among the worst-hit towns, with the Skagit River SURGING OVER ITS BANKS and leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The Washington National Guard has been activated to support flood response and assist with water rescues, as the situation TEETERS ON THE BRINK OF CHAOS.
Flooding has also hit Orting, Washington, where the Carbon River and Puyallup River BOTH CRESTED on Thursday, leaving residents stranded and frightened. “Folks are scared right now,” Mayor Joshua Penner admitted. “It’s a dangerous situation. You don’t want to get stuck in the river; it’s not a slow-moving river; it’s a very fast-moving river.”
An RV park in the town was INUNDATED BY RISING WATER, with officials forced to conduct multiple swift water rescues to reach people who became stranded. And in the higher elevations, MUDSLIDES AND LANDSLIDES have occurred, shutting down roads and leaving some areas INACCESSIBLE for days.
Quinault, Washington, was the WETTEST SPOT in the region this week, with a staggering 17.3 inches of rain. And with another storm set to strike on Monday, the region is BRACING FOR THE WORST. “There is an indication that a new atmospheric river will develop and extend all the way from near Hawaii to the coastal areas of the Northwest,” AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson warned.
As the people of Washington State struggle to come to terms with the scale of the disaster, one thing is clear: this is a CRISIS OF EPIC PROPORTIONS, and it’s far from over yet.