MOUNT VERNON: Days of torrential rain in Washington state has caused historic floods that have stranded families on rooftops, washed over bridges and ripped at least two homes from their foundations, and experts warned that even more flooding expected Friday could be catastrophic. Washington is under a state of emergency and evacuation orders are in place for tens of thousands of residents. Gov. Bob Ferguson on Thursday urged everyone to follow evacuation instructions as yet another river neared record levels.

MOUNT VERNON, Washington: Tens of thousands of residents in western Washington could face evacuation orders when another round of heavy rain drops on the region Thursday,…

“Catastrophic flooding is likely” in many areas and the state is requesting water rescue teams and boats, Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) said.