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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Claire Rush

Pacific Northwest braces for more heavy rain, after powerful storm caused flooding, rescues

Extreme Weather Washington - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Pacific Northwest residents braced for another round of heavy rain Wednesday after a powerful storm clobbered the region the day before, swelling rivers, closing roads and prompting high water rescues.

The first in what is expected to be a series of damaging storms this week caused power outages, flooding and school closures in parts of Oregon and Washington on Tuesday. Drivers had to navigate debris slides and water that closed roads and submerged vehicles.

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