"The early storm will not be as strong as the event we saw early last week, though it will impact the same areas," a meteorologist told Newsweek.

Washington state residents are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede.

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

As the cleanup in Whatcom County continues after major flooding in the region, debris disposal sites set up by county officials have been filled with the belong

While the torrential downpour caused by an atmospheric river has slowed down, rivers and waterways continue to rise and flood in the state.

With more precipitation moving into Western Washington, three rivers may once again flood: the Snohomish, Skagit and Snoqualmie.

Roads and bridges in western Montana were wiped out by powerful flooding last week after some areas saw around half a foot of rain. Rapid snowmelt added to the runoff, sending water rushing into creeks and rivers.

At least one person has died after a second round of heavy rain hit the region, with levee failures prompting more evacuations.