Important phone numbers for flooding
King County, Washington
For life threatening emergencies call 9-1-1.
Flood preparation & response
King County Flood Warning Center and Information Line: Connect to a representative during a flood and year-round access to automated flood phase information, river gage readings, and emergency sandbag distribution locations.
206-296-8200 or 800-945-9263
National Flood Insurance Program (FEMA) - 888-379-9531
King County flood alerts - 206-477-4899
King County Metro Alerts - 206-553-3000
Flood fighting and how to use sandbags
American Red Cross serving King and Kitsap counties (external)
Disaster supply kits -
206-323-2345 or 360-377-3761
Make it through (external link)
Prepare for flooding and other emergencies
National Weather Service Forecast Office (external link)
Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County
Hazardous waste disposal for your home or business.
206-296-4692
Flood response & recovery
Life threatening Emergencies: 9-1-1
King County Road Alert
King County Road 24/7 Helpline
206-477-8100 or 1-800 KC Roads
King County Office of Emergency Management
Emergency Shelter Information
206-296-3830
King County stormwater services
Drainage and Water Quality Complaint Investigation Line
206-477-4811 or after business hours 206-477-8100
King County Solid Waste Division
Clean up and disaster debris disposal
206-477-4466, toll-free: 1-800-325-6165, TTY Relay: 711
Public Health – Seattle & King County (Disaster Response Fact Sheets & Flyers)
206-296-4600
King County building and land use permits - 206-296-6600
King County Housing Repair Program
206-263-9095
For questions about phone numbers for flood-related services, please contact Ken Zweig, River and Floodplain Management Section, Water and Land Resources Division, Department of Natural Resources and Parks.