Why flooding continues in Washington, despite rivers receding
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At least 100,000 people have been ordered to evacuate as historic flooding hit Washington. Areas across the state saw between 13 and 16 inches of rain, causing four major rivers to break their record flood levels between Thursday and Friday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
Breakdown
- Over 100,000 people ordered to evacuate due to historic flooding
- 13-16 inches of rain caused four major rivers to break records 5s
- Flooding continues as high river water spills into neighborhoods 50s
- Skagit River flood barriers held, preventing further flooding 1m 17s