ALERT King County message – Kent/Auburn Green River area – GO NOW/ Auburn Alert Message – North Auburn – GO NOW

ALERT King County message – Kent/Auburn Green River area – GO NOW

By jickcoem on December 13, 2025

Hello, This is King County Emergency Management. As of Saturday evening, December 13, residents in the Kent/Auburn border area on the Green River are advised to evacuate and GO NOW due to ongoing flooding of the Green River from the storms.

This includes areas of:

1. City of Kent from Green river to south 277th street, and SR 167 to Union Pacific railroad; some areas West of SR 167, and 68 Ave South or West Valley Hwy

2. Unincorporated King County north of 277th street, south of Green River, and east of SR 167.

3. City of Auburn – areas south of south 277th Street, east of SR 167, west of the Green River, and north of 42nd Street NE, including the Trail Run Community, Copper Gate Apartments, and surrounding neighborhoods.

The river is at levels that have not been seen before. If you need extra assistance, please call 911. If you need shelter, you can go to the gymnasium at Auburn Community and Events Center (910 9th Ave in Auburn) or Ray of Hope (2806 Auburn Way N in Auburn – warming center/safe parking). For updated information, go to http://www.kcemergency.com.

Auburn Alert Message – North Auburn – GO NOW

By jickcoem on December 13, 2025

Hello,

This message is for residents and businesses in the area south of S 277th St., east of SR 167, west of the Green River, and north of 42nd St. NE, including the Trail Run community, Copper Gate Apartments, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Due to severe and rapidly worsening flooding, the entire area is now under a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice. Leave immediately if you are in this area. Conditions are dangerous and access routes are being lost. Do not go north; evacuate south along any of the normal routes. If you live in the Trail Run community, go east on S. 277th St. towards Lea Hill and then north.

Leave the area immediately if you have not already done so.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO NOW (GO NOW)

• Evacuate immediately. Do not wait.

• Take essential items only:

• Medications and medical supplies

• Important documents

• Pets and pet supplies

• Phone chargers and essential necessities

• Avoid all flooded roads.

• Do NOT drive or walk through standing or moving water.

• Turn around, don’t drown.

• Do NOT drive around barricades or road closures

SHELTER LOCATIONS

• Auburn Community and Events Center – 910 9th St. SE Auburn, WA

• Ray of Hope – 2806 Auburn Way N. Auburn, WA

Floodwaters are pushing farther into roadways and neighborhoods, and critical access routes to the north are being lost, including:

• Auburn Way North

• B Street NW

• I Street NE

• SR 167

Additional north–south routes may become impassable at any time. Travel options are extremely limited and may be cut off with little warning.

IF YOU NEED HELP

• If you need emergency evacuation assistance, call 911

• Shelter information and ongoing updates are available at auburnwa.gov/flood

City crews are working around the clock with regional partners to slow flooding; however, there is no guarantee these efforts will hold. Conditions are dangerous and can change rapidly.

Continue to monitor official City of Auburn updates and evacuate immediately.Visit auburnwa.gov/flood for maps, shelter information, and the latest updates.

Thank you, City of Auburn Emergency Management

Safety tips as you clean your home or business

By sbadg968er on December 12, 2025

Rainfall and flooding have caused sewage overflows in many areas across King County. Please avoid touching all surface water (including lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, and Puget Sound) at this time.

If your home or business has flooded:

• If there is still standing water, turn off power before re-entering (do NOT touch electrical equipment while touching water).

• Avoid touching flood water and wash hands (and pets).

• Flooded private water system or well? Only use bottled, boiled (rolling boil for 1 minute), or treated water.

• Flooded septic system? Don’t use your septic system during a flood and disinfect it after the flood. After flooding subsides, call a maintainer to check that the flooding did not damage your septic system. Go here for a list of maintainers.

• Mold can grow within 24-48 hours after a flood. Open windows and doors and pump out water after flood waters recede.

• Wear an N95 mask, gloves, goggles, and protective gear when cleaning.

More info at kingcounty.gov/FloodRecovery

Affected by flooding? Submit an impact survey

By jickcoem on December 12, 2025

King County Emergency Management is evaluating impacts from the recent flooding. Please submit an impact survey if you experienced impacts to private property or businesses.

For residential and individual impacts (including renters) go to: KCOEM Residential Impact Survey and for business impacts go to: KCOEM Business Impact Survey.

For updated information, go to kcemergency.com.

Housing repair program available to low and moderate-income homeowners

By sbadg968er on December 12, 2025

The King County Housing Repair program provides assistance to low and moderate-income homeowners, as well as renters with disabilities, in most parts of King County. Call Housing Repair at 206-263-9095 or visit the Program online at Housing Repair Program – King County, Washington to learn more about the process, how to access services, and eligibility criteria.

After the flood – resources, services, and information to know 

By jickcoem on December 13, 2025

As efforts turn from response to recovery after this week’s heavy rain and historic floods, King County Emergency Management offers tips and information for residents dealing with the aftermath.

Check the Condition of Roads and Transit Service Before you Travel+

Solid Waste and Debris Management  +

Hazardous Waste +

Stay Healthy +

Assessing and fixing damage to buildings 

ALERT King County Message – Cedar River Water and Sewer District lifts boil water advisory

By jickcoem on December 13, 2025

Cedar River Water and Sewer District (CRWSD) is lifting the Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for the east area of the district, including the area east of the Cedar River and south of Highway 18. All required water quality samples have been completed, and results confirm that your drinking water is safe. Please flush lines for five to ten minutes. Customers may resume normal water use and no longer need to boil water before consumption.

The water main break caused by recent high-water levels in the Cedar River remains isolated and will be scheduled for future repair. The break is not affecting current service or water quality.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while the district completed necessary testing to ensure the safety of the water supply. For additional information, please visit crwsd.com or check updates on Nextdoor. You may also contact CRWSD at 425-255-6370 or custsvc@crwsd.com.