DNRP

2009 DNRP archived news releases

Jan. 7
Green, Cedar river levels climb; dangerous levels persist on Tolt, Snoqualmie
The King County Flood Warning Center has issued a Phase III flood alert on the Green River and a Phase II alert on the Cedar River this morning due to heavy rain and water releases from dams in those upper watersheds.
Jan. 7
Phase IV flood alert level on Snoqualmie River, Phase II for Green, as rain continues
Officials at the King County Flood Warning Center say the Snoqualmie River, driven by heavy rainfall from a powerful tropical storm, has risen to a Phase IV flood alert level early Wednesday morning. Dangerous widespread flooding is likely to occur throughout the Snoqualmie Valley.
Jan. 7
Rain lifts Tolt River to Phase IV flood alert level; Snoqualmie River, Issaquah Creek at Phase III
Hard rain from a strong tropical storm continues to hammer portions of King County, leading to potentially significant and widespread river flooding.
Jan. 6
King County Flood Warning Center opens to monitor rain-fed high river flows
The King County Flood Warning Center was opened at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to monitor minor flooding on the Tolt River, and to prepare for the likelihood of significant flooding on the Snoqualmie River and other river systems, as a powerful tropical storm moved into the region today.
Jan. 6
Tolt River rises to Phase III flood alert level, Snoqualmie River, Issaquah Creek at Phase II
Heavy rain from a strong tropical storm has pushed the Tolt River to a Phase III flood alert level with moderate flooding expected, while the Snoqualmie River and Issaquah Creek have risen to a Phase II flood alert level with some minor flooding anticipated.
Jan. 5
Many options available in King County for Christmas tree recycling
Don’t worry if foul weather or the rush of holiday activities kept you from getting rid of the family Christmas tree. There are still several great options available for recycling your tree – and doing something good for the environment.






King County offers free flood debris disposal in hardest-hit communities
To help communities recover from last week’s widespread flooding, King County has established temporary flood debris disposal sites in six locations where county solid waste customers can drop off their damaged items at no cost.
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