King County closes Flood Warning Center as rain-swollen rivers return to normal levels

The King County Flood Warning Center closed at 9 a.m. Friday following more than two days of round-the-clock monitoring of significant flooding throughout much of the Snoqualmie and Tolt river watersheds. Staff will continue to monitor river flows as conditions warrant.

The Flood Warning Center opened in the early hours of Nov. 12 as heavy rain soaked much of King County.

Swollen by several inches of rainfall, the Snoqualmie and Tolt rivers both quickly rose to dangerous Phase IV flood alert levels.

The Green River and White River also rose to Phase III and Phase II flood alert levels, respectively, as a result of planned water releases from flood-control dams upstream.

When flooding occurs, residents in affected areas can get updated information on flooding at www.kingcounty.gov/flood, or via RPIN, the area's regional Web site at http://www.rpin.org.
 
A recorded flood-information hotline is also updated continuously for citizens wanting information in flood areas. The number is 206-296-8200 or 1-800-945-9263. Citizens who need help interpreting flood information should call 206-296-4535 or 1-800-768-7932. Problems on county maintained roads can be reported by calling 206-296-8100, or 1-800-KC-ROADS.

Related Information

Flooding Services and Information

River and Floodplain Management Section

Water and Land Resources Division