King County closes Flood Warning Center, but keeps an eye on receding rivers

The King County Flood Warning Center closed at 5:30 p.m. today after five days of monitoring major flooding on King County rivers.

River levels are dropping in most regions of King County, including the Tolt and Snoqualmie rivers, which set flow records earlier this week. The Cedar River is at a Phase IV flood alert level because of controlled releases from an upstream dam, which is operated by the City of Seattle. Flows on the Green and White rivers also remain high because of controlled dam releases by the Army Corps of Engineers. King County flood management staff will continue to monitor conditions and assess damage to flood control facilities.

King County's Flood Warning Center has been open and monitoring conditions since 4:30 p.m. Jan. 6, when heavy rainfall and snowmelt caused many rivers in Western Washington to jump their banks.

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/rpinweb/

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 206-296-8100or 1-800-KC-ROADS.

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