The Skagit and Snohomish rivers, in particular, broke records, according to the NWS, which warned of “locally catastrophic” river flooding. Mountainous areas, including those near Mount Rainier and Auburn, accumulated more than 20 inches of rain within a single week, the Associated Press reported.

Drier weather is coming, but flooding effects are likely to continue for days across portions of western Washington state and northwestern Oregon.

Washington state isn't out of the woods yet, officials warned Saturday as a second atmospheric river waits in the wings.

Record flooding in Washington state has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate after torrential rains this week.

Thousands of residents in western Washington were given evacuation orders this week as flood waters rose from local rivers. Helicopters and boats were deployed to help people who were trapped before they could get out.

The NWS Seattle WA released a flood watch at 2:18 p.m. on Saturday valid from Monday 10 a.m. until Thursday 4 p.m. The watch is for Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pierce,

The National Weather Service said there is a high likelihood of wind gusts reaching at least 45 miles per hour, with the potential for stronger gusts in some areas. Cooler temperatures later in the week are expected to lower snow levels, which could reduce flood risk but complicate response and recovery efforts in mountain communities.

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.