Flood, Washington
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An atmospheric river-fuelled storm is soaking Western Washington and other parts of the Pacific Northwest, bringing heavy rain and snowfall that’s resulted in flooding, road closures and emergency evacuations.
A family-owned strawberry farm off state Route 203 was completely submerged, with floodwaters rising about 5 feet above ground level.
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.
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Camp Mystic officials said they are in the process of installing a new flood warning system ahead of the all-girls Christian camp re-opening it’s Cypress Lake location this summer.
"The tidal overflow threat continues to decrease as the tide lowers and rainfall rates diminish. Thus the Coastal Flood Advisory will be allowed to expire," states the National Weather Service.
Thousands have been ordered to flee rising waters across Washington state, with more flooding possible next week.