1 dead in Washington state flooding as levee breach prompts evacuations
ABC News • • nation
Key Points:
- At least one person died in Washington after flash flooding, with a 33-year-old male driver found deceased in a vehicle submerged in about six feet of water after reportedly driving past road closure signs.
- The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday in Snohomish County, where rescue swimmers recovered the driver, but lifesaving attempts were unsuccessful.
- Evacuation orders and flash flood warnings are in effect for areas including Pacific and Tukwila due to levee breaches on the White River and in King County.
- The National Weather Service forecasts continued moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms through Tuesday evening, followed by snow in the mountains and drier conditions at lower elevations on Wednesday.
- Authorities are investigating the cause
