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Floodwaters Begin To Recede In Oregon, Washington

Heavy rains and snowmelt in January contributed to dangerous flooding conditions in the Pacific Northwest. Dozens of families evacuated their homes as the water rose.
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Clearing skies were welcome news for residents in Oregon and Washington this weekend following days of heavy flooding that has forced evacuations and untold millions in damage.

This week's flooding followed a particularly wet month of January, even for the Pacific Northwest. In

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