US EditionEvacuation orders partially lifted in Pacific after levee failure
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Western Washington state has recently been hit by torrential rains and strong winds, causing several major rivers to swell and breach their banks. Water levels in many rivers have reached or are approaching record highs, resulting in historic flooding. The disaster has led to large-scale evacuations, transportation disruptions, and power outages. The federal government has intervened to support disaster relief efforts in Washington state. Ahead …
Levee failure prompts overnight evacuations, impacts hundreds of homes in Washington
PACIFIC, Wash. – A levee failure along the White River resulted in an ensuing flood that left entire neighborhoods swamped, affecting over 220 homes in the City of Pacific, Washington alone, officials said.Drone footage captured from the sky above Pacific shows the vast flooding that inundated a large area of the riverside city on Dec. 16.The levee breach occurred around 1:35 a.m. PST on Dec. 16. Over 600 people were displaced after more than 20…
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