Contact: Rochelle Ogershok (206) 296-6515

For current flooding information, please see King County Flooding Topics.

Flooding in King County - 11:31 AM

The King County Flood Warning Center issued a Phase Two alert this morning for minor lowland flooding along the White River in South King County. This alert is in addition to Phase Two alerts issued late Sunday night for the Snoqualmie and Tolt Rivers and for Issaquah Creek near Hobart.

Heavy rain and warm temperatures have caused these rivers to swell and overflow their banks in low-lying areas. While the flooding is expected to be minor, motorists may encounter road closures in low-lying areas, especially in the Snoqualmie Valley. Roads currently closed due to flooding include Reinig, Mill Pond, Northeast 50^th Street, Neal Road and Walker Road (also known as West Snoqualmie River Road Southeast). Some roads in the lower Snoqualmie Valley may also need to be closed later today due to lowland flooding. Motorists are reminded never to drive through standing water or around barricades – this is how most lives are lost during flooding.

While the upper Snoqualmie River, Tolt River and Issaquah Creek crested during the night, the Snoqualmie River at Carnation has not yet crested. That crest is expected to occur later this afternoon.

King County is advising residents living or traveling in flood prone areas to continue to monitor weather conditions for the next few days. While flows have peaked on some rivers for the time being, more heavy rain combined with warm temperatures and mountain runoff could cause renewed flooding tonight or tomorrow. The Flood Warning Center will remain activated and will continue to monitor the river flooding until conditions improve. Residents can access recorded flood information for King County rivers by calling (206) 296-8200 or 1-800 945-9263. Residents who need help interpreting flood information can contact the Flood Warning Center at (206) 296-4535. Motorists encountering water over roads maintained by King County can report them by calling (206) 296-8100 or 1-800-KC ROADS.

Updated: December 28, 1998