Level 1 evacuation orders in place in Sumner due to flooding

People living in certain parts of Sumner have been given a Level 1 evacuation order due to flooding and rivers expected to crest later in the day.

The Puyallup River is continuing to rise, impacting residents in the Rivergrove area. According to the Sumner Police Department, these levels are about three feet higher than yesterday’s levels.

If that level holds, water will be at the top of the levvee, and emergency officials don’t know if it will go over…

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