New flood warnings issued for Washington
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On Friday at 7:01 p.m. a flood warning was released by the National Weather Service in effect until further notice for Clackamas and Marion counties.
A flood evacuation warning along the Yakima and Naches rivers will stay in place into next week because of more rain in the forecast, officials said Friday.
At 5:24 p.m. on Tuesday, the NWS Seattle WA released an updated flood warning in effect until Friday at 5:16 a.m. for Snohomish County.
At 4:07 p.m. on Monday, the National Weather Service issued an updated flood warning valid from Tuesday 7 a.m. until Wednesday 1 a.m. for Clackamas and Multnomah counties.
Flood evacuation warnings have expanded to the Yakima River corridor in the Selah area because of rising water levels and hazardous conditions.
The Kittitas County Department of Public Health also warned of floodwater contamination to wells. Affected residents should drink bottled or boiled water until wells are tested. For questions about wells or septic systems, contact KCPHD at 509-962-7515.
Two U.S. states are experiencing catastrophic flooding as a result of a major "atmospheric river" storm, and it's affecting travel to those regions. Travelers should be aware that evacuations have mounted to 100,000, roads are closed, dangerous rescues have been made, and the Washington State governor is warning of the situation's unpredictability.
In early July, more than 130 people were killed in catastrophic flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country region, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic.