Gov. Bob Ferguson and Sen. Patty Murray visited Mount Vernon on Saturday to see firsthand how the city’s floodwall safeguarded more than 200 downtown buildings during this week’s historic flooding.

Washington state residents are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede.

Local agencies, national rescue organizations and community groups have rapidly responded to flooding in Washington, providing shelter and resources to victims.

Portions of western Washington state have experienced a month’s worth of rain within the past few days, causing historic flooding, damaging mudslides and more than 100,00 people facing potential evacuations.

"The only clothes I got is just my pajamas," 7-year-old Jocelyn Rosas told CBS News' Carter Evans, as flooding devastated parts of Washington state.

As of Thursday, Dec. 11, a total of 14 Washington counties were under a flood watch, while five counties in Washington were under a flood warning. Residential flooding in Sumas, Wash., on Dec. 10, 2025. Rachel Showalter The Bellingham Herald

After thousands of residents in some Washington towns were evacuated, the federal government approved a request to seek emergency financial aid.

Receding waters allowed residents of Burlington, Washington, to assess damage and clean up after record flooding. (AP video: Manuel Valdes)