King County crews quickly restore sewer line in Bellevue after overflow caused by buildup of fats, oils and grease
A buildup of fats, oils, and grease from homes and businesses caused a backup in a sewer line in Bellevue on Monday. Crews from King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division quickly restored the line and cleaned up the impacted areas.

King County closes Flood Warning Center as rainfall ends and rivers stabilize
The King County Flood Warning Center closed at 11 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20, as river levels began to drop from their peak flows following heavy rainfall earlier in the day.

King County Flood Warning Center: Phase 3 flood alert for Tolt River - moderate flooding possible as rainfall continues
The King County Flood Warning Center issued a Phase 3 flood alert for the Tolt River at 6:40 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20, with moderate flooding possible in areas along the river upstream of Carnation. The Flood Warning Center has been open since 8:30 a.m. Thursday to monitor flooding along the Tolt and Snoqualmie rivers from heavy rainfall.

King County Flood Warning Center: Minor flooding possible in low-lying areas along Snoqualmie River due to heavy rainfall
The King County Flood Warning Center has issued a Phase 2 flood alert for the Snoqualmie River with minor flooding possible in low-lying areas as a result of heavy rainfall across the Cascade foothills.

King County Flood Warning Center opens as heavy rainfall leads to minor flooding along the Tolt River
The King County Flood Warning Center opened at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20, to closely monitor rising flows on the Tolt River, where minor flooding is possible in low-lying areas following prolonged heavy rainfall.

King County Noxious Weed Control Board meets Jan. 26, seeks public input to set annual noxious weed list, 2022 work
The King County Noxious Weed Control Board is expected to adopt the 2022 noxious weed list at a public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 26, setting the priority level of noxious weeds in the county to protect people and the environment from these harmful plants.

King County closes Flood Warning Center as rainfall ends and rivers stabilize
The King County Flood Warning Center closed at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12, as river flows slowly receded from their peak flows following heavy rainfall across the region.

King County Flood Warning Center issues Phase 2 flood alert for White River - river levels still running high from heavy rain
The King County Flood Warning Center has issued a Phase 2 flood alert for the White River, with minor flooding possible in and near the City of Pacific. The Flood Warning Center opened at 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12, to closely monitor rising river levels.

King County Flood Warning Center issues Phase 3 flood alerts for Snoqualmie and Tolt rivers, with moderate flooding possible
The King County Flood Warning Center has issued a Phase 3 flood alert for the Snoqualmie and Tolt rivers, with moderate flooding possible, including some road closures, following heavy rainfall. The Flood Warning Center opened at 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12, to closely monitor rising river levels.

King County Flood Warning Center issues Phase 2 flood alert for Tolt River - minor flooding possible from heavy rain
The King County Flood Warning Center has issued a Phase 2 flood alert for the Tolt River, with minor flooding possible in low-lying areas upstream of Carnation because of heavy rainfall. The Flood Warning Center opened at 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12, to closely monitor rising flows on the Snoqualmie River.

King County opens Flood Warning Center to monitor minor flooding from heavy rainfall along Snoqualmie River
The King County Flood Warning Center opened at 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12, to closely monitor rising flows on the Snoqualmie River, where minor flooding is possible in low-lying areas following prolonged heavy rainfall.

Help King County innovate new strategies on waste reduction, recycling, and environmental equity as a Re+ Community Panel member
King County’s Solid Waste Division is seeking diverse community members with a passion for environmental justice and waste reduction to serve on a new community panel to help reshape how King County manages trash and recycling. Community members are invited to apply through Jan. 21.

King County Flood Warning Center closes as rainfall diminishes and river levels stabilize
The King County Flood Warning Center closed at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7, as river flows slowly receded from their peak flows – the result of steady rainfall that brought minor flooding to several rivers over a period of about 24 hours.

King County Flood Warning Center issues minor flood alert for Snoqualmie River as rainfall continues across region
The King County Flood Warning Center has issued a Phase 2 flood alert for the Snoqualmie River, with minor flooding possible in low-lying areas along the river. The Flood Warning Center opened at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6, to closely monitor rising flows on Issaquah Creek and the Tolt River.

King County Flood Warning Center: Heavy rainfall leads to potential minor flooding along White River
The King County Flood Warning Center has issued a Phase 2 flood alert for the White River below Mud Mountain Dam, with minor flooding possible – the result of steady rainfall across the region.

Update: Medina Park beach reopens after water testing confirms safe conditions
Consecutive days of testing confirmed that the water along Medina Park beach is safe after it was closed out of abundance of caution Friday after heavy rains overwhelmed the nearby Medina Pump Station.

King County team quickly responds after a plumber’s error at a home along Lake Washington
A plumbing error at a home along Lake Washington caused a sewer overflow Friday. A team from King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division quickly responded to cap the homeowner’s side sewer.

King County Flood Warning Center opens as heavy rainfall leads to minor flooding along Issaquah Creek, Tolt River
The King County Flood Warning Center opened at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6, to closely monitor rising flows on Issaquah Creek and the Tolt River, where minor flooding is possible in low-lying areas following prolonged heavy rainfall.