A parade of Pacific storms accompanied by atmospheric rivers continues to march into the West Coast through Christmas week, spreading the threat of heavy rain from already flooded areas of western Washington to Oregon and California.

At 4:24 p.m. on Thursday, the NWS Portland OR issued an updated flood watch in effect until Saturday at 4 p.m. The watch is for South Washington Coast, Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands, Willapa Hills, Cowlitz County Lowlands,

As rivers overtopped banks and levees failed across western Washington, the Washington National Guard launched one of its largest and fastest flood

Southwest Washington remains under flood watch as rain is expected through Saturday morning, prompting safety precautions.

Multiple rivers are expected to flood in Oregon and Washington, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Most of the region is under Flood Warning or Watch.

The atmospheric river is forecast to move over Washington starting on Monday and will last until Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. This comes days after a historic river flood impacted the state,

With roads such as Highway 2 — set to be closed for months — severely damaged or blocked by debris, crews are working 24 hours a day to assess and plan repairs.

Residents of 14 Washington counties affected by flooding can get money to pay for utilities, clothing and more through the state Disaster Cash Assistance Program.