{"id":3138,"date":"2025-12-17T16:37:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T23:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/?p=3138"},"modified":"2025-12-17T17:13:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T00:13:41","slug":"flooding-in-king-county-what-to-know-and-where-to-get-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/kauffman\/2025\/12\/17\/flooding-in-king-county-what-to-know-and-where-to-get-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Flooding in King County: What to Know and Where to Get Help"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dear friends and neighbors,<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As communities across Washington continue to experience extreme weather, flooding, and travel disruptions, I want to share the most up-to-date and reliable information related to the ongoing flood event.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This update includes critical information from county flood control districts, emergency management partners, and state agencies. The information below is current as of 3:45 p.m. today, and conditions may change quickly. I encourage everyone to continue monitoring official state and local sources for real-time updates.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">CURRENT WEATHER AND FLOODING<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">King County continues to experience heavy rainfall and saturated ground conditions following multiple atmospheric river storms. Rivers and streams remain elevated, and additional rainfall and wind in the coming days may increase the risk of flooding and landslides, particularly in low-lying and river-adjacent areas.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flood.kingcounty.gov\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">King County Flood Warning Center<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is actively monitoring multiple rivers at elevated flood phases. Some rivers are forecasted to crest again, though at lower levels than last week\u2019s peak.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Residents can monitor <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flood.kingcounty.gov\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">real-time river levels, forecasts, and flood status updates<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> through the King County Flood Warning Center and county emergency management resources.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">STAY INFORMED<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Timely information can be critical during flood events. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kingcounty.gov\/en\/dept\/executive-services\/governance-leadership\/emergency-management\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">King County emergency management officials<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> encourage residents to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sign up for King County ALERT to receive important safety information by text or email at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kingcounty.gov\/en\/dept\/executive-services\/health-safety\/safety-injury-prevention\/emergency-preparedness\/alert-king-county\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">kingcounty.gov\/alert<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call the King County Flood Warning Center for river and flood status updates <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">206-296-8200<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">800-945-9263<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Access recovery and insurance guidance through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurance.wa.gov\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">ROAD AND HIGHWAY IMPACTS<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Travel conditions remain hazardous across King County, and road closures may change quickly. Residents are encouraged to avoid non-essential travel and check real-time information before heading out.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For the most up-to-date conditions, consult official transportation sources:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gismaps.kingcounty.gov\/mycommute\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">King County MyCommute<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/Travel\/Real-time\/Map\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WSDOT Real-Time Travel Map<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wsdot.com\/travel\/real-time\/mountainpasses\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mountain pass and highway condition reports<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Flooding, erosion, and debris impacts continue to affect highways and local roads in multiple areas, with crews actively assessing damage and making repairs where conditions allow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SANDBAG AND VOLUNTEER RESOURCES<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Residents seeking sandbags or volunteer opportunities can find the latest locations, hours, and instructions through King County emergency management and public works resources:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cd.kingcounty.gov\/uk-ua\/dept\/dnrp\/nature-recreation\/environment-ecology-conservation\/flood-services\/be-ready\/sandbag-distribution-use\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">King County Sandbag Distribution and Use<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EMERGENCY ALERTS AND COUNTY RESOURCES<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/flood.kingcounty.gov\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">King County Flood Alerts<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kingcounty.gov\/en\/dept\/executive-services\/governance-leadership\/emergency-management\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">King County Office of Emergency Management<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> updates<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">County emergency management social media channels<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ADDITIONAL SAFETY RESOURCES<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/get-help\/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies\/types-of-emergencies\/flood.html\">American Red Cross Flood Safety Tips<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/\">National Weather Service \u2013 Hazards &amp; Forecasts<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov\/#page=ovw\">National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/water\/\">National Weather Service Water Prediction Center<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kingcd.org\/flood-2025\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Flood-related guidance for farmers and agricultural producers<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is also available through the King Conservation District.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EMERGENCY CONTACTS<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call 911<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for life-threatening emergencies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Text \u201cSHELTER\u201d to 4FEMA (43362)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for emergency shelter information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SAFETY REMINDERS<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If possible, avoid travel, as conditions can change rapidly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stay off flooded or debris-covered roads.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prepare for localized power outages and blocked roadways.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check on neighbors, especially older adults or people with mobility challenges.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My office will continue to monitor conditions closely and share updates as they become available. Please stay safe, stay informed, and do not hesitate to contact my office if you need help navigating available resources.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Warm regards,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sen. Claudia Kauffman<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear friends and neighbors,\u00a0 As communities across Washington continue to experience extreme weather, flooding, and travel disruptions, I want to share the most up-to-date and reliable information related to the ongoing flood event.\u00a0 This update includes critical information from county flood control districts, emergency management partners, and state agencies. The information below is current as of 3:45 p.m. today, and conditions may change quickly. I encourage everyone to continue monitoring official state and local sources for real-time updates.\u00a0 CURRENT WEATHER AND FLOODING\u00a0 King County continues to experience heavy rainfall and saturated ground conditions following multiple atmospheric river storms. 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