Rain pushes Tolt River to Phase III flood alert level, Snoqualmie River rises to Phase II Swollen by heavy rain, the Tolt River has climbed to a Phase III flood alert level, with moderate flooding expected along that river. The Snoqualmie River has risen to a Phase II flood alert level and minor flooding could result, as the King County Flood Warning Center continues to closely monitor rivers for high flows Sunday morning.
Dec. 12
King County opens Flood Warning Center as heavy rain brings flood flows to Tolt River King County opened its Flood Warning Center early Sunday morning as the much-anticipated Pineapple Express brought drenching rain that has river levels on the rise across the region, including the Tolt River, which has surpassed a Phase II flood alert level.
Crews respond to overflow at Medina Employees with King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division responded quickly to a sewer overflow that began around 1 a.m. Sunday at the Medina Pump Station.
Dec. 10
King County prepared for wet weather, urges citizens to get ready, stay ready With storm season well under way and with the National Weather Service forecasting heavy rainfall for later this weekend, King County’s Flood Warning Center is prepared to provide citizens and property owners with accurate and timely river flooding information.
Dec. 8
County identifies alternatives to control combined sewer overflows in West Seattle After receiving a great deal of community input and reviewing several options for each location, projects that will help protect public health and water quality near two popular West Seattle recreation areas will move forward for further environmental review.