The Brief
- A Flash Flood Warning was issued for King County, WA, due to a dam break Monday afternoon.
- Communities are now dealing with long cleanup efforts, and other towns have been boxed in by road closures and infrastructure damage.
- This story will be updated continuously throughout the day. Check back for updates.
An urgent Flash Flood Warning was issued for areas in Kent, Renton and Tukwila after a reported failure of the Green River levee. Officials say this is potentially life-threatening.
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Rain on Monday is forecast to bring another round of river flooding into Tuesday and Wednesday. Areas that previously experienced significant flooding could still see water levels rise again.
Timeline:
Keep reading for live weather updates for Monday, Dec. 15.
12:55 p.m.: Hood Canal Bridge SR-104 closed due to high winds
WSDOT announced that SR-104 Hood Canal Bridge was closed to vehicle traffic due to high winds.
12:30 p.m.: Green River area levee breach and flooding ‘GO NOW’
The King County Office of Emergency Management on Monday released a list of places where people in the evacuation zone can seek shelter:
- Auburn Community and Event Center (910 9th St. SE, Auburn, WA)
- Ray of Hope Shelter (2806 Auburn Way N. Auburn, WA)
- Evergreen State Fairgrounds (14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe, WA)
What they’re saying:…