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Jan. 7, 2009 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.
Meanwhile, Snoqualmie River and Tolt rivers remain at Phase IV flood alert levels as King County rivers swell from heavy rainfall hitting the region. Dangerous widespread flooding is likely to occur throughout the Snoqualmie Valley.
The Flood Warning Center, which opened Tuesday afternoon to monitor conditions, has also issued a Phase III flood alert for Issaquah Creek although levels have receded upstream.
Motorists are reminded to obey all emergency road closure signs. The number-one cause of fatalities in flooding is from people who ignore emergency road closure signs and who drive into deep, swift water.
Flood Warning Center staff are monitoring stream gauges and weather reports, and will provide updated information on river conditions as necessary. Flood patrol crews are also monitoring conditions from the field.
Flood Warning Center staff will continue to monitor stream gauges and weather reports and provide updated information on river conditions as necessary. Real-time river level information is available online at http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/waterandland/flooding/warning-system.aspx.
Updated information on flooding will also be posted on the King County Web site at www.kingcounty.gov, or via RPIN, the area's regional Web site at http://www.rpin.org. A recorded flood-information hotline is also updated each hour 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
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