Local resources to assist flood-afflicted residents

By Reporter Staff • December 18, 2025 10:05 am
The flooded intersection of Auburn Way North and South 52nd Street on Thursday, Dec. 11. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
The flooded intersection of Auburn Way North and South 52nd Street on Thursday, Dec. 11. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

Here is a list of resources available to the flood-afflicted in Auburn.

• For the latest updates on evacuation orders, road closures and assistance, visit auburnwa.gov/flood

• The Auburn Community and Event Center, 910 9th St. SE, is there to help people looking for shelter space.

• The Auburn Food Bank is a resource for food, and it’s asking for particular donations. The food bank is at 2804 Auburn Way N. Call 253-833-8925 or visit facebook.com/TheAuburnFoodBank.

• The American Red Cross is accepting general donations at www.redcross.org.

Sand bags

The city has established self-fill sand locations for residents who may need to protect their property at:

• Lakeland Hills area: Sunset Park, 1420 69th St. SE

• Lea Hill area: Across the street from 30631 124th Ave. SE (north of Lea Hill Elementary)

• West Hill area: Across from 5602 S. 316th St. (across from Evergreen Heights Elementary)

• West Hill area: Across from 5214 S. 296th St. (west of 51st Ave S)

• South Auburn: Roegner Park, 601 Oravetz Rd. SE

King County also provides sandbags at several locations across the county.

Bring your own shovel and be prepared to fill and transport sandbags yourself. These locations supply some bags but not many.

Roads

Road closures as of press time Wednesday:

• Mountain View Dr. from West Valley Highway to 56th Ave. S

• Auburn Way North / North–South Routes

• Right lane of northbound Auburn Way North between 49th St. NW and S. 277th St.

• West Valley Hwy. (north) from 15th St. NW and W. Main St.

• Outside northbound lane of A St. SE/White River bridge is closed for potential river debris removal

• S. 277th St / East–West Routes

• S. 277th St. is closed between Auburn Way N. and 108th Ave. SE (Kent)

• Frontage Rd. is closed at S. 277th St. and at I St. NW / 44th St. NW

• Oravetz Rd. SE from Kennedy Ave SE to Kersey Way SE

• 49th St. NE is closed between B St. NW and I St. NE

• D St. NE is closed between 49th St. NE and S. 277th St.

• I St. NE is closed between 49th St. NE and S. 277th St.

• 19th Dr. NE and Riverview Dr NE. Both directions

• The Trail Run neighborhood (L St. NE and S. 277th St.) is only accessible via the private gate off 52nd St. NE

• Green River Rd. SE from 100th Ave SE to the Auburn city limits

• SR 167 saw closures in both directions between Auburn and Kent

Health

As floodwaters recede, there can still be serious health and safety risks when returning home. Floodwater may carry contaminants, mold can begin growing within 24 to 48 hours, and damage can expose hazards like lead or asbestos.

King County Public Health has compiled clear, step-by-step guidance to help residents safely clean up and recover after a flood, including:

• Health and safety tips after flooding

• Mold cleanup and protective gear guidance

• What household items can be safely kept or should be discarded

• Lead and asbestos safety information

• Emotional and mental health resources after a disaster

• Multilingual resources for flood recovery

Residents are encouraged to review these resources before beginning cleanup and to take precautions to protect themselves and their families during recovery.

Auburn residents and businesses should also fill out the following surveys to report flood damage.

• Residential damage: KCOEM Residential Impact Survey

• Business damage: KCOEM Business Impact Survey