12 December 2025

Atmospheric rivers have been bedeviling Western Washington and Northwest Oregon, causing massive rain, flood watches, and evacuation advisories. 

As of today, imminent threats to public safety are still in effect, as rivers continue to reach record levels. The worries are such that Washington Governor Bob Ferguson issued an emergency declaration.

"I just received a phone call from Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem," reported Ferguson. "Secretary Noem informed me that the president signed our request for an emergency declaration. We have also received written confirmation of that emergency declaration. I expressed my thanks to Secretary Noem on behalf of the people of the State of Washington during this extremely challenging time."

In addition, the Washington National Guard was sent to endangered areas to assist with rescue operations for those trapped by the floodwaters. 

Watch Drone Footage of the Floods