Heavy rain relents in Western Washington, but floodwater, damage remains along swollen rivers

Western Washington is recovering from the last two days of record-breaking rainfall, and the threat to homes and businesses lingers as floodwaters make their way down rivers and streams.

The heavy rains, up to 8 inches in 24 hours in some areas, are causing moderate to major flooding around the region.

National Weather Service forecaster Kirby Cook said Tuesday that every county that had a river running off of the Cascades had at least one or two points, if not more, above flood stage.

No deaths have been reported so far in Washington state, but officials in Oregon are investigating two deaths in the Portland area.

As of Wednesday morning, flood warnings remained in effect for portions of the Skokomish, Skagit, Snohomish, Skykomish, and Snoqualmie rivers. In addition, rivers in eight counties in Western Washington remain under a flood watch.