The extent of insured losses from a winter storm that hit Washington State and Oregon early this week is still being assessed as flood waters recede from the affected areas, insurance professionals said.

The weather event that hit the two states on Dec. 1 brought flooding and winds of hurricane strength to four counties in Washington and an emergency declaration for the entire state of Oregon.

According to the two states' Emergency Management Offices the storms have claimed five lives and left many homeless.

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