Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, who has declared a state of emergency, stressed Thursday that the flooding "is extremely unpredictable" and "potentially historic." "If you have instructions to evacuate from your local authorities, please, please, please evacuate," the governor pleaded.

Gov. Bob Ferguson and other state officials cautioned that more rainfall was expected after rivers hit record flood levels across the region, while residents worried about the long-term future.

After thousands of residents in some Washington towns were evacuated, the federal government approved a request to seek emergency financial aid.

Washington is prone to intense spells of fall rainfall, but these storms have been exceptional, and more rain is on the way this weekend.

Lincoln County is reeling from the impacts of mass flooding this week as officials prepare to address the communities of Libby and Troy in two town halls this weekend.

"The only clothes I got is just my pajamas," 7-year-old Jocelyn Rosas told CBS News' Carter Evans, as flooding devastated parts of Washington state.

A foot and a half of rain pushed the water levels of at least four rivers in Washington, including the Skagit River, to hit record highs, surpassing some of their previous records set over 35 years ago.

BURLINGTON, Wash — All residents in the city of Burlington have been ordered to evacuate as the Gages Slough begins flooding into homes. Skagit County posted the evacuation order at 6:12 a.m. Friday, and said the National Guard will be going door-to-door to notify residents and assist with evacuations.