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Washington flooding: Federal emergency declared ahead of another round of rain

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. Bob Ferguson declared a State of Emergency Wednesday. Dozens of local and state roads remain closed due to flooding and debris slides. After a brief break in the rain, another atmospheric river is forecast to move over the region beginning Sunday night.

TUKWILA, Wash.– Historic river flooding ^[1] has swamped the state of Washington ^[2], resulting in the closure of numerous of vital major highways, evacuation orders for thousands of Washingtonians and dozens of emergency rescues across the state.

On Dec.12,

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The King County, Washington Sheriff's Office said one of their officers used a drone to drop a lifejacket to a man trapped on the roof of his SUV by historic flooding along the Snoqualmie River. The man was later airlifted to safety by a helicopter crew from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

KING COUNTY, Wash.— Dramatic video ^[1] released by the King County Sheriff's Office in Washington ^[2] shows a man being airlifted to safety this week after being trapped on the roof of his SUV, surrounded by floodwaters ^[3].

This was one of many air and

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Another blast of Arctic air is on its way to the Northeast and Great Lakes with more snow. The chill is expected to become more extreme this week with potential record breaking lows as temperatures will likely be 15 to 25 degrees below average across the regions. FOX Weather has the latest:

Winter ^[1] has been off to an active start, with most of the country experiencing record-breaking low temperatures and heavy snowfall ^[2] from an arctic blast and back-to-back snowstorms that have impacted millions of Americans.

With these significant winter ^[3]

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The U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday rescued four people from the attic of a home during devastating flooding in Sumas, Washington. The Coast Guard said no one was injured.

SUMAS, Wash.–The U.S.^[1] Coast Guard saved four people who were forced to flee to the attic of a home during rising floodwaters ^[2] in northwest Washington ^[3] on Wednesday.

Video showed the rescue happening, as coast Guard aircrews scouted the area looking

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A widespread 1-3 inches of snow is expected from Indiana through Ohio and into Maryland, Washington, D.C., New Jersey, and southern New England beginning Saturday and lasting through Sunday morning. Localized amounts of 3-5 inches are possible across central Indiana and Ohio, West Virginia and southern New Jersey.

NEW YORK — Millions along the Interstate 95 corridor on the Northeast^[1] Coast will see their first significant winter^[2] storm of the season this weekend, as a fast-moving system takes advantage of freezing temperatures brought by another invasion of the

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A strong atmospheric river continues to slam the Pacific Northwest. Over a foot of rain has been reported across portions of Washington as rounds of rain have pummeled the state, causing flooding that has closed dozens of roads and inundated entire neighborhoods in some areas.

MT VERNON, Wash.– A powerful atmospheric river has Governor Bob Ferguson urging Washington residents to use caution as historic river levels and heavy rain lead to major flooding ^[1], placing thousands under evacuation orders and forcing first responders into

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MT VERNON, Wash.– After days of torrential rain ^[1], the atmospheric river ^[2] is finally abating over parts of Washington ^[3] state, but historic river flooding ^[4] remains.Evacuations are still in effect and ongoing.Washington Governor Bob Ferguson declared a

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Everett Animal Shelter in Everett, Washington, got a call on Tuesday that they needed to evacuate as flooding was possible this week. So, the shelter banded together to temporarily rehome their 120 animals in order to keep them safe. Development Manager Lindsay Roe joins FOX Weather to talk about the experience.

EVERETT, Wash.– An animal ^[1] shelter in Washington ^[2] evacuated more than 100 animals ahead of dangerous flooding ^[3] from a powerful atmospheric river slamming the state.

Everett Animal Shelter had 120 dogs and cats in their care when they put out the call on

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Christine Malchow and her two dogs were saved by her neighbors from rising floodwaters. The creek near her home rose 2 to 3 inches on Wednesday.

A Washington^[1] state resident and her two dogs were saved from rising floodwaters^[2] in King County on Wednesday.

Christine Malchow was out for a walk with her pets when they were caught in a flooded street near the Snoqualmie River.

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Over 210 million Americans will experience dangerously chilling temperatures as a one-two punch of Arctic air is set to blast the Northern Tier and Eastern U.S., causing below-average temperatures and some of the coldest air of the season.

New Jersey ^[1] is declaring a state of emergency due to a shortage of propane that could prevent more than 180,000 people from receiving heat in a period of bitter cold during La Niña winter ^[2].

Gov.Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency starting at 9

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Washington flooding: Federal emergency declared ahead of another round of rain

VIDEO: First responders rescue Washington man from roof of SUV, amid historic flooding

Midwest and Northeast will see warmer temperatures at the end of December

VIDEO: Coast Guard saves 4 people from attic of flooded Washington home

La Niña winter: Winter storm to bring snow for millions along I-95 corridor

Washington governor urges caution amid historic flooding across the state

Entire city evacuated as Washington grapples with historic flooding, with more rain ahead

Everett Animal Shelter in Washington evacuates 120 animals ahead of flooding

Washington State resident rescued from rising floodwaters

New Jersey state of emergency declared due to propane shortage during freezing temps

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