MOUNT VERNON, Wash - Washington emergency officials warn people to take seriously any warning to evacuate, as potentially historic flooding washes out roads and rivers across western and central Washington.

Governor Bob Ferguson and the emergency management director updated the state during a press conference in Mount Vernon Thursday.

Governor Ferguson said floodwaters have closed 31 highways across the state as of Thursday afternoon, which is double the number that were closed Wednesday night.

That includes Stevens and Blewett Passes and, at times, Interstate 90 near Snoqualmie Pass.

Two weather systems in the last week dropped enough rain to significantly raise river levels. Gov. Ferguson said the state is operating as if it will face catastrophic flooding and the potential for signi

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