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SEATTLE - An atmospheric river dumped heavy rain across western Washington this week, causing major river flooding and prompting evacuations throughout the region.
While most rivers hit peak levels on Thursday, many areas continue to grapple with continued flooding, with lingering road closures and other weather impacts a possibility.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect as the Skagit River is expected to crest Friday morning. FOX 13 is tracking the latest conditions.
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7:10 a.m.: 300 National Guard members supporting flood relief
The Washington National Guard said more than 300 members will be on duty Friday to help local responders in flooded areas.
Members were in Skagit County on Thursday filling sandbags and managing traffic control points.
6:57 a.m.: Whatcom County flooding impacts
Amy Cloud with Whatcom County Emergency Management joined Good Day Seattle on Friday morning.
Cloud said the smaller cities in the county that were hit the hardest are the biggest concern.
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Flooding impacts in Whatcom County, WA
One of the hardest hit areas from floodwaters is Whatcom County.
6:05 a.m.: Level 3 evacuation orders rescinded in parts of Sumner
The city of Sumner said Rainier View level 3 evacuation orders have been rescinded as the Puyallup River continues to decline. City officials said residents may return home but are advised to remain alert.
5:58 a.m.: River levels dropping, remain at major flood stage
Most river levels decreased overnight into Friday. The following rivers remain at major flood stage: Skagit, Snohomish Cedar and Wenatchee.
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Levels overview of WA rivers
Most river levels will continue to decrease overnight into Friday. Skagit River still has the potential to rise through early Friday morning.
5:15 a.m.: Water remains over roadway on SR 162
Both directions of State Route 162 remain closed near Rianier Avenue Northeast to Milepost near Harman Way due to water over the roadway, the Washington State Department of Transportation announced on Friday morning.
The roadway remains closed until further notice.
Friday weather forecast: Lingering flooding, Skagit River levee watch
High river levels continued Thursday evening after heavy showers came to an end. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for the Mount Vernon area due to flood risks if local levees fail to hold the Skagit River.
A Flash Flood Watch is posted until late Friday: there is a possibility of dike/levee failure. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Landslides and localized flooding will remain an issue into the end of the week. Most area rivers will likely decrease throughout Friday as the atmospheric river moves out of western Washington.
Skies will be much drier Friday, and there may even be some sunbreaks on Saturday. The next round of showers return Sunday, with heavier rain by the middle of next week.
Thursday flooding: Record river levels and major floods
Several rivers hit record levels on Thursday, including the Snohomish, Cedar and Nooksack rivers, flooding surrounding communities.
Emergency crews conducted multiple water rescues, evacuating families from homes, while also monitoring flooded roadways and fallen trees. Mudslides remained a threat from the atmospheric moisture.
Most rivers crested Thursday morning, while the Skagit River continued to gradually rise. Some areas began to see the floodwaters receding, but others remained stagnant.
Viewer photos of flooding across western Washington
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The Source: Information in this story came from the websites and social media pages of various agencies and emergency management departments around western Washington, and FOX 13 Seattle reporting.