The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of King County following the reported failure of the Green River levee, triggering dangerous flooding conditions in several low-lying areas.
According to officials, county dispatch reported the levee failure near the Green River, causing life-threatening flash flooding late Monday night. Areas near Tukwila, Kent, and Renton are at risk, with significant flooding expected along the Green River, Duwamish Waterway, and Cedar River.
Emergency management authorities warned that flooding damage threats are considerable and urged residents in affected or low-lying areas to move to higher ground immediately. Officials emphasized acting quickly to protect lives and avoid flooded roadways and riverbanks.
Residents are advised to stay alert, follow official emergency updates, and avoid travel in impacted zones as response teams continue monitoring the situation.