It's being called some of the worst flooding in Washington state's history. The combination of warmer
temperatures and melting snow has put some areas under as much as 3 feet of water. No major injuries have
reported. But the threat of rising water has forced 30,000 people out of their homes.
Even with the flood warning still in effect, some residents are making their way back into their neighborhoods
to check out the demage. The floods have also brought trucks to a screeching halt. Dozens of rigs are lined
up along the highway and some drivers think they'll be there for a few more days.
Local business owners say the wet weather is causing them trouble too. Flooding isn't Washington state's only
concern. Officials say the danger of avalanches and mudslides is also making it difficult for them to reopen
some highways. Forecaseters are calling for the weather to dry out sometime early next week.
Mike Grossia, The Associated Press
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* 1feet = 12inch ≒ 30.48cm
(1inch ≒ 2.54cm)
* screech : (브레이크 따위가) 끽 소리를 내다; (자동차 따위가) 갑자기 서다.
: screeching - 끽 소리를 내는
* halt : 정지, 정지하다, 정지시키다
* rig : 《美》 (말이 매인) 마차; 《구어》 자동차, 버스, (대형) 트럭, (18륜) 트레일러, 정비하다
* avalanche : 눈사태
