Flooding is a natural part of how rivers function, but climate change is going to make things worse, threatening communities along rivers and in floodplains.

By David Ryder and Steve Gorman SNOHOMISH, Washington, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Heavy rains drenching the Pacific Northwest triggered flooding on Thursday across much of the region from Oregon north through Washington state and into British Columbia,

As catastrophic flooding continues to cause damage in communities across the state, the Washington National Guard will mobilize up to 300 personnel to

With Skagit County’s levees facing their biggest test since 2021 repairs, 300 National Guard members have been deployed as officials warn the flooding could reach historic levels.

Unprecedented flooding is driving tens of thousands of people from their homes. Local authorities are sharing resources, and the state is asking for federal aid.

At 3 a.m. Thursday, the Nooksack River hit 150.49 feet, breaking the record set by the 2021 floods when the North Cedarville gauge hit 149.6 feet. And in Skagit, the level of flooding could be unprecedented. The Skagit River is set to crest at 38.26 feet in Mount Vernon at 4 a.m. on Friday, one foot higher than the record.

The U.S. National Weather Service is predicting historic flooding for Skagit County, and Upriver communities, including Rockport, Hamilton, Marblemount.

A park in Everson, Washington, was left unrecognizable on Thursday, December 11, as the Nooksack River rose higher than the 2021 level, which flooded entire communities within Whatcom County.TikTok user @koieahna said she recorded this video of the flooding from her front yard.