Days of torrential rain in Washington state have caused historic floods, stranding families on rooftops and washing over bridges.

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

More than 100,000 residents were told to leave their homes across Washington State this week as rivers overflowed.

Record flooding in Washington state has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate after torrential rains this week.

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

"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.

After days of torrential rain, the atmospheric river is finally abating over parts of Washington state, but historic river flooding remains. Evacuations are still in effect and ongoing, after Washington Gov.