Thousands ready to evacuate as flooding hits Pacific Northwest6 hours ago Share Save Brandon Livesay and Max Matza , Washington state Share SaveWatch: Record-setting floods hit the United States’ Pacific NorthwestResidents in the Pacific Northwest of the US and western Canada are bracing for potentially life-threatening floods as several days of heavy rain have swollen a number of rivers and tributaries. Governor Ferguson said there were no reports of fatalities, but warned residents the risk wasn't over yet. "On the Skagit River, for example, the river will be cresting tomorrow mid-morning. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said on Thursday the Skagit river would cause "severe near-record flooding from Rockport downstream through Sedro Woolley". Officials said the Snohomish River was experiencing major flooding and "dancing with records" as water lapped against a local flood wall.