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For communities in Skagit and Whatcom counties, flooding is a part of life.

This week’s flooding is likely to match or be worse than the flooding in 2021 that caused significant damage, especially along the U.S.-Canada border.

Nearly 5 trillion gallons of rain have soaked Washington in the past seven days, triggering evacuations and rescues.

Flooding is a na

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