Overview
- Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency, mobilized the National Guard and warned that up to about 100,000 residents could face evacuation orders.
- The Skagit River was expected to crest Friday after rising to record or near‑record levels, while the Snohomish River surged nearly a foot above its previous mark.
- Helicopters rescued families in Sumas, and at least two homes collapsed into the Nooksack River; authorities reported no fatalities so far.
- Landslides and floodwaters shut portions of Interstate 90 and U.S. 2, multiple state routes and bridges, Amtrak halted Seattle–Vancouver service, and thousands lost power.
- Officials cautioned that levees and floodwalls could be overtopped, with major flooding and landslide hazards persisting into the weekend before new rainfall arrives.