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By CEDAR ATTANASIO and CLAIRE RUSH, Associated Press

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — Days of torrential rain in Washington state 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.

A home is surrounded by floodwaters near Twin Rivers Snohomish County Park in Arlington, Wash., Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (Erika Schultz/The Seattle Times via AP)

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.

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