King County Flood Warning Center closes as rivers recede following heavy rainfall

The King County Flood Warning Center closed Friday afternoon following more than two days of monitoring rain-swollen rivers.

The King County Flood Warning Center closed Friday afternoon following more than two days of monitoring rain-swollen rivers.

The Flood Warning Center opened on Wednesday morning when heavy rain across the Cascade Foothills brought several rivers above flood levels. Moderate flooding was noted along the Snoqualmie and Tolt rivers.

While the Flood Warning Center is closed now that the immediate threat of flooding has passed, King County staff will continue to monitor stream gages and weather reports, and will provide updated information on river conditions as necessary. Real-time river level information is available online at www.kingcounty.gov.

Updated information on flooding will also be posted on the King County website at www.kingcounty.gov, or via RPIN, the area’s regional website at 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.

An automated flood alert system is now available and provides real-time warning of potential high water on more than a half-dozen rivers. King County residents and business owners can sign up to receive King County Flood Alerts by visiting www.kingcounty.gov, or by calling 206-263-3400 during regular business hours to register by phone. Messages of potential high flows on any of King County’s major river systems can be sent by phone, text or email.