Live updates: Here are the areas under evacuation in western Washington
Key Points:
- Catastrophic flooding has prompted multiple evacuation orders across western Washington, with several communities under Level 3 "Go Now" alerts.
- In Pierce County, affected areas include South Prairie, parts of Orting, the Crossroads at Meridian apartment complex in Puyallup, and Rainier Manor in Sumner.
- Skagit County’s entire 100-year floodplain and downtown Mount Vernon are under evacuation orders due to severe flooding risks.
- Snohomish County’s low-lying areas such as Tualco Valley, parts of Sultan, and Ebey Island have been ordered to evacuate immediately.
- KING 5 has activated First Alert to provide ongoing updates and safety information for residents impacted by this major weather event.