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Washington state orders 100,000 evacuations as 'catastrophic' flooding hits Skagit, Snohomish rivers

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RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “CITY OF PUYALLUP” , "CENTRAL PIERCE FIRE AND RESCUE" , "EASTSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE" HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO —EDITORIAL USE ONLY—

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PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON, USA (DEC. 11, 2025) (CITY OF PUYALLUP-RESTRICTED)

1. VARIOUS OF DRONE SHOTS OF FLOODED STREETS AND HOUSES


PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON, USA (DEC. 11, 2025) (CENTRAL PIERCE FIRE AND RESCUE-RESTRICTED)

2. SEARCH AND RESCUE OFFICIALS CONDUCTING OPERATION ON BOAT ON FLOODED RIVER


FALL CITY, WASHINGTON, USA IDEC. 11, 2025) (EASTSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE-RESTRICTED)

3. HELICOPER RESCUING STRANDED PERSON FROM FLOODED STREET WASHINGTON, USA - DEC. 11, 2025 - RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “CITY OF PUYALLUP” , "CENTRAL PIERCE FIRE AND RESCUE" , "EASTSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE" HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO —EDITORIAL USE ONLY—Washington ordered 100,000 residents to evacuate Thursday as catastrophic flooding continues across the western part of the state, with the worst effects along the Skagit and Snohomish rivers.

"We anticipate potentially 100,000 Washingtonians facing evacuation orders," said Gov. Bob Ferguson, declaring a statewide emergency.

Skagit County issued a Level Three "GO NOW" evacuation order for all residents within the 100-year floodplain of the Skagit River, urging all to evacuate to high ground immediately without waiting.

The National Water Center reported considerable small stream and moderate-to-major river flooding across the Western Cascade Foothills to Puget Sound, with widespread urban and minor-to-moderate river flooding possible through early Friday in the remainder of western Washington.

Skagit County closed all non-essential government services, including district and superior courts, due to flooding and hazardous conditions. Essential services, including emergency management, public safety and road maintenance continue operating.

Washington National Guard troops are filling sandbags in Skagit County to support first responders aiding affected residents.

Eastside Fire and Rescue has performed rescues of about 20 people stranded in their homes or vehicles in the last 24 to 48 hours, the Seattle Times reported.

The entire Washington congressional delegation urged President Donald Trump to approve an expedited emergency declaration for flooding.

Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel, stay informed via official channels and follow safety and evacuation advisories.

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