Hundreds displaced due to intense flooding in Washington state: Latest
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Over 8 inches of rain pummeled the Pacific Northwest in 48 hours, triggering rivers -- and then homes -- to flood.
Over 8 inches of rain pummeled the Pacific Northwest in 48 hours, triggering rivers -- and then homes -- to flood.
In Whatcom County, Washington, in the northwest part of the state along the Canadian border, about 500 people were displaced Monday due to flooding, the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office said.
"Extensive search and rescue efforts" were conducted throughout Monday, including by boat to reach residents in deep areas, the sheriff's office said.
In Bellingham, in Whatcom County, the flooding and mudslides closed Interstate 5 overnight.
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