Pacific Northwest flooding: Atmospheric river overwhelms multiple regions, several rivers overflow | Photos

Published on Dec 11, 2025 12:34 pm IST

The Pacific Northwest is being drenched by an atmospheric river. Rivers like the Skagit, Snohomish, Snoqualmie and more are already way over their banks.

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A drone view shows an area flooded by the Snoqualmie River, as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest, in Fall City, Washington, U.S., December 9, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 11, 2025 12:34 pm IST

A drone view shows an area flooded by the Snoqualmie River, as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest, in Fall City, Washington, U.S., December 9, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder(REUTERS)

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A drone view shows a home in an area flooded by the Wallace River, as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest, in Gold Bar, Washington, U.S., December 10, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 11, 2025 12:34 pm IST

A drone view shows a home in an area flooded by the Wallace River, as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest, in Gold Bar, Washington, U.S., December 10, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder(REUTERS)

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Another drone view shows an area flooded by the Snoqualmie River (REUTERS/David Ryder)(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Another drone view shows an area flooded by the Snoqualmie River (REUTERS/David Ryder)(REUTERS)

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Another drone view shows a vehicle stranded in an area flooded by the Wallace River (REUTERS/David Ryder)(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Another drone view shows a vehicle stranded in an area flooded by the Wallace River (REUTERS/David Ryder)(REUTERS)

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An area flooded by the Snoqualmie River as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest (REUTERS/David Ryder TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 11, 2025 12:34 pm IST

An area flooded by the Snoqualmie River as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest (REUTERS/David Ryder TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)(REUTERS)

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Deputy Sheriff Kalani Apilado helps Brandon Phasith carry belongings while evacuating amidst rising floodwater, as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest, in Sultan, Washington, U.S., December 10, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 11, 2025 12:34 pm IST

Deputy Sheriff Kalani Apilado helps Brandon Phasith carry belongings while evacuating amidst rising floodwater, as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest, in Sultan, Washington, U.S., December 10, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder(REUTERS)

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A drone view shows a vehicle stranded in an area flooded by the Wallace River, as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest, in Gold Bar, Washington, U.S., December 10, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 11, 2025 12:34 pm IST

A drone view shows a vehicle stranded in an area flooded by the Wallace River, as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest, in Gold Bar, Washington, U.S., December 10, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder(REUTERS)

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A drone view shows a home surrounded by water in an area flooded by the Snoqualmie River, as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest, in Fall City, Washington, U.S., December 9, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 11, 2025 12:34 pm IST

A drone view shows a home surrounded by water in an area flooded by the Snoqualmie River, as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest, in Fall City, Washington, U.S., December 9, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder(REUTERS)

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A drone view shows a person stranded in an area flooded by the Wallace River, as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest, in Gold Bar, Washington, U.S., December 10, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 11, 2025 12:34 pm IST

A drone view shows a person stranded in an area flooded by the Wallace River, as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest, in Gold Bar, Washington, U.S., December 10, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder(REUTERS)

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A drone view shows an property flooded by the Wallace River, as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest, in Gold Bar, Washington, U.S., December 10, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 11, 2025 12:34 pm IST

A drone view shows an property flooded by the Wallace River, as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest, in Gold Bar, Washington, U.S., December 10, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder(REUTERS)

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A person carries a child through rising floodwater near a sandbagged business entrance, as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest, in Sultan, Washington, U.S., December 10, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 11, 2025 12:34 pm IST

A person carries a child through rising floodwater near a sandbagged business entrance, as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest, in Sultan, Washington, U.S., December 10, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder(REUTERS)

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Brandon Phasith carries belongings while evacuating amidst rising floodwater, as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest, in Sultan, Washington, U.S., December 10, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 11, 2025 12:34 pm IST

Brandon Phasith carries belongings while evacuating amidst rising floodwater, as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest, in Sultan, Washington, U.S., December 10, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder(REUTERS)

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Another photo of Brandon Phasith carriying belongings while evacuating amidst rising floodwater (REUTERS/David Ryder)(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Another photo of Brandon Phasith carriying belongings while evacuating amidst rising floodwater (REUTERS/David Ryder)(REUTERS)

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A person walks through floodwater, as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest, in Sultan, Washington, U.S., December 10, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 11, 2025 12:34 pm IST

A person walks through floodwater, as an atmospheric river brings rain and flooding to the Pacific Northwest, in Sultan, Washington, U.S., December 10, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder(REUTERS)

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A drone view shows a vehicle stranded in an area flooded by the Wallace River on December 10, 2025. (REUTERS/David Ryder)(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 11, 2025 12:34 pm IST

A drone view shows a vehicle stranded in an area flooded by the Wallace River on December 10, 2025. (REUTERS/David Ryder)(REUTERS)

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