western Washington, Flood
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While the torrential downpour caused by an atmospheric river has slowed down, rivers and waterways continue to rise and flood in the state.
More than 100,000 residents were told to leave their homes across Washington State this week as rivers overflowed.
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"The only clothes I got is just my pajamas," 7-year-old Jocelyn Rosas told CBS News' Carter Evans, as flooding devastated parts of Washington state.
Washington state is under a state of emergency from a barrage of torrential rain that's sent rivers flowing over their banks, caused mudslides to close highways and trapped people in floodwaters
After thousands of residents in some Washington towns were evacuated, the federal government approved a request to seek emergency financial aid.
On Friday at 7:01 p.m. a flood warning was released by the National Weather Service in effect until further notice for Clackamas and Marion counties.
Small anti-flooding projects scattered around a watershed may help reduce wider flooding during hurricanes or tropical storms.
Heavy rain has triggered flooding, rescues and road closures in Washington state, with Gov. Bob Ferguson declaring a statewide emergency.
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