An "atmospheric river" of moisture has left parts of Oregon and Washington under feet of water. The heavy rain have closed roads, caused power outages, and stranded vehicles. | CNN

There's a state of emergency in western Washington state after days of heavy rain causing severe flooding. Governor Ferguson warns "the next 24 hours could not be more critical." | Anderson Cooper 360

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency Thursday after torrential rain caused flooding and mudslides, trapping people and forcing evacuations as rivers surged and elk crossed floodwaters. | AP