November 19, 2008
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Report flood damage using telephone hotline or online form

King County residents and business owners who sustained damage from the recent storms and flooding are encouraged to report uninsured property damages...
King County  Release Date: 11/17/2008 12:26:00 PM

November 16, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

November 16, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

As of 8:30 p.m., November 16, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates. This alert will be updated as conditions...
King County  Release Date: 11/16/2008 8:49:00 PM

November 16, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

November 16, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

As of 5:40 a.m., November 16, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 11/16/2008 5:43:00 AM

November 15, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

November 15, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

As of 9:00 p.m., November 15, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 11/15/2008 9:01:00 PM

November 15, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

November 15, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

As of 3:45 p.m., November 15, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 11/15/2008 3:48:00 PM

November 14, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

November 14, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

As of 9:30 p.m., November 14, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates. This alert will be updated as conditions...
King County  Release Date: 11/14/2008 9:32:00 PM

November 14, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

November 14, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

As of 2:30 p.m., November 14, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 11/14/2008 2:36:00 PM

King County closes Flood Warning Center as rain-swollen rivers return to normal levels

The King County Flood Warning Center closed at 9 a.m. Friday following more than two days of round-the-clock monitoring of significant flooding throug...  More...
King County  Release Date: 11/14/2008 9:48:00 AM

Toys for Joy - Helping those in need

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Captain Kyle Ohashi, City of Kent 253-856-4481 office 206-972-4082 cell 253-856-4488 media line www.ci.kent.wa.us...  More...
Kent Fire   Release Date: 11/14/2008 9:07:00 AM

November 14, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

November 14, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

As of 4:00 a.m., November 14, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 11/14/2008 4:11:00 AM

November 13, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

November 13, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

As of 9:30 p.m., November 13, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 11/13/2008 9:41:00 PM

King County Flood Warning Center monitoring river levels through night

The King County Flood Warning Center will remain open through the night Thursday as staff continue to monitor river conditions in the aftermath of thi...  More...
King County  Release Date: 11/13/2008 4:42:00 PM

November 13, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

November 13, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

As of 3:05 p.m., November 13, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 11/13/2008 3:11:00 PM

White River rising to Phase II flood alert level as flood control dam creates storage capacity

King County Flood Warning Center officials say the White River below Mud Mountain Dam could experience minor flooding later today because of water rel...  More...
King County  Release Date: 11/13/2008 2:37:00 PM

November 13, 2008, King County Road Closure Update as of noon

November 13, 2008, King County Road Closure Update as of noon

As of 12:00 p.m., November 13, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 11/13/2008 11:59:00 AM

Red Cross Urges Safety After Flooding

SEATTLE, November 13, 2008 – As flood waters begin to recede throughout Western Washington, the American Red Cross offers some safety tips to help res...  More...
American Red Cross  Release Date: 11/13/2008 11:35:00 AM

Green River flows climb; Snoqualmie River very high near Carnation

King County has issued a Phase Three flood alert for the Green River, where a planned water release by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from a flood c...  More...
King County  Release Date: 11/13/2008 6:21:00 AM

Flooded roadways continue to impact East King County travel

Flooded roadways continue to impact East King County travel

River flooding continues to take its toll on Snoqualmie Valley roads - impacts that could linger through much of the week. Residents living nea...
King County  Release Date: 11/13/2008 3:31:00 AM

Flooded roadways continue to impact East King County travel

Flooded roadways continue to impact East King County travel

River flooding continues to take its toll on Snoqualmie Valley roads - impacts that could linger through much of the week. Residents living nea...
King County  Release Date: 11/12/2008 9:37:00 PM

Carnation Flood Update

Carnation, WA – Heavy rains and rapidly rising rivers has forced several road closures in the outlining areas of Carnation.  Fire officials with Easts...  More...
Eastside Fire and Rescue  Release Date: 11/12/2008 8:21:00 PM

North Bend Flood Update

North Bend, WA – Heavy rains and flooding are occurring in the outlining areas of North Bend forcing some road closures. Approximately four people who...  More...
Eastside Fire and Rescue  Release Date: 11/12/2008 8:08:00 PM

Red Cross Opens Emergency Evacuation Shelters

PUGET SOUND, November 12, 2008 - As rivers continue to rise and threaten Puget Sound communities, the American Red Cross is ready to respond. The Red ...  More...
American Red Cross  Release Date: 11/12/2008 7:21:00 PM

King County Executive Ron Sims declares a local proclamation of emergency

King County Executive Ron Sims declares a local proclamation of emergency

Local Proclamation of Emergency declared by King County Executive Ron Sims - due to severe weather conditions.
King County  Release Date: 11/12/2008 6:00:00 PM

King County Flood Warning Center continues monitoring high river flows

Flood patrol crews from the King County Flood Warning Center will work through the night to assess conditions and check on levees and other flood-prev...  More...
King County  Release Date: 11/12/2008 4:45:00 PM

Heavy rain, flooded roadways causing hazardous travel conditions

Heavy rain, flooded roadways causing hazardous travel conditions

Motorists heading out for the afternoon commute should be on the lookout for a variety of travel hazards, as rain continues to pound many parts of Kin...
King County  Release Date: 11/12/2008 4:12:00 PM

November 12, 2008, King County Road Closure Update as of noon

November 12, 2008, King County Road Closure Update as of noon

As of 12:00 p.m., November 12, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 11/12/2008 12:01:00 PM

Rain, major river flooding causing road closures in East King County

Rain, major river flooding causing road closures in East King County

Heavy rainfall and rapidly rising rivers are resulting in road closures near Skykomish and in the Snoqualmie Valley this morning. Crews from the King ...
King County  Release Date: 11/12/2008 9:08:00 AM

Rain-swollen Snoqualmie River rises to Phase IV flood alert level as rain pounds King County

Pushed by several inches of rain over the past 24 hours, the Snoqualmie River has surged to a dangerous Phase IV flood alert level, while the Tolt Riv...  More...
King County  Release Date: 11/12/2008 9:04:00 AM

Rain pushes Tolt River to Phase IV flood alert level; Snoqualmie at Phase III as rainfall continues

King County Flood Warning Center staff say continued heavy rainfall early Wednesday morning has pushed the Tolt River to a Phase IV flood alert level,...  More...
King County  Release Date: 11/12/2008 5:46:00 AM

King County opens Flood Warning Center to monitor flows on Tolt, Snoqualmie rivers

The King County Flood Warning Center opened at 4 a.m. Wednesday to monitor flooding on the Tolt and Snoqualmie rivers, and to prepare for the possibil...  More...
King County  Release Date: 11/12/2008 4:30:00 AM

Landslide Season Starts with Heavy November Rainfall

Landslide Season Starts with Heavy November Rainfall

The City of Seattle is encouraging residents to take preventive measures to protect themselves and their property from landslides.
Seattle, City of  Release Date: 11/10/2008 3:43:00 PM

King County DOT continues to monitor area flooding and roads

King County DOT continues to monitor area flooding and roads

The King County Department of Transportation is continuing to monitor travel conditions in flooded areas throughout unincorporated King County. The Ki...
King County  Release Date: 11/7/2008 2:38:00 PM

Flooding closes roads near Snoqualmie

Flooding closes roads near Snoqualmie

SE Reinig Road and Mill Pond Road near Snoqualmie have been closed due to rising flood waters. The King County Road Services Division is monitoring ot...
King County  Release Date: 11/7/2008 4:39:00 AM

Snohomish Flood Advisory Update

Current Forecast     Predictive river forecast are ramping up – all SnohomishCounty rivers are now projected to enter Action Stage and the Stillaguami...  More...
Snohomish County  Release Date: 11/6/2008 5:19:00 PM

Seattle Public Utilities Activates Urban Flood Response Plan

Seattle Public Utilities Activates Urban Flood Response Plan

In anticipation of several days of heavy rain, Seattle Public Utilties (SPU) has activated its Urban Flood Response Plan — staging extra drainage crew...
Seattle, City of  Release Date: 11/6/2008 3:46:00 PM

With Rain in the Forecast, Seattleites Asked to Take Winter by Storm

With Rain in the Forecast, Seattleites Asked to Take Winter by Storm

With heavy rain in the forecast for tomorrow, Seattle Public Utilities is urging residents to familiarize themselves with a wide range of emergency re...
Seattle, City of  Release Date: 11/6/2008 10:27:00 AM

Snohomish County prepares for potential flooding through Friday

Snohomish County is currently under a Flood Watch, meaning weather conditions are favorable for flooding but flooding is not imminent or currently occ...  More...
Snohomish County  Release Date: 11/5/2008 3:16:00 PM

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