Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Historic Floods Devastate Washington State
Washington State is experiencing very bad floods because of lots of rain.
The rain has caused rivers to overflow, making many people leave their homes.
Some cities, like Sumas and Nooksack, are very badly affected.
The governor has said this is a very serious situation.
Scientists say that climate change might be making these storms worse.
More rain is expected, so the situation might get even worse.
In Canada, near Vancouver, the roads are also closed because of the bad weather.
Days of torrential rain caused historic floods in Washington State, leading to widespread evacuations and infrastructure damage.
About 78,000 residents were ordered to evacuate, particularly in areas near the Snohomish, Skagit, and Nooksack rivers.
Major roads and bridges were flooded or washed out, with some having no alternate routes or estimated reopening times.
Climate change has been linked to the intensity of the rainfall, although specific studies are needed to confirm the connection.
More rain is expected starting Sunday, posing continued flood threats to the region.
- Who
- Residents of Washington State, including cities like Sumas, Nooksack, Everson, and Mount Vernon
- What
- Historic flooding caused by days of torrential rain
- When
- December 2025, with more rain expected starting Sunday
- Where
- Washington State, USA, and parts of British Columbia, Canada
- Why
- An atmospheric river brought intense rainfall, exacerbated by climate change
- Location
- Washington State, USA, and parts of British Columbia, Canada
- Date
- December 2025
- Evacuations
- 78,000 residents
- Affected Rivers
- Snohomish, Skagit, Nooksack
- Infrastructure Impact
- Bridges, roads, and homes damaged
- Climate Link
- Climate change linked to intense rainfall
- Future Threat
- More rain expected starting Sunday
- International Impact
- British Columbia highways closed
