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Flood Statement

National Weather Service Seattle WA

1134 PM PST Thu Dec 11 2025



...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 

Washington...



  Green River Near Auburn affecting King County.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 

dangers of flooding.



Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 

deaths occur in vehicles.



Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet 

and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, 

or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, 

stop, turn around and go another way.



Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.



Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 

cars through flooded areas.



Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.



The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 745 AM PST.



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1134 PM PST Thu Dec 11 2025



...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...



* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 

  forecast.



* WHERE...Green River near Auburn.



* WHEN...Until further notice.



* IMPACTS...At 12,000.0 cfs, the Green River will inundate low areas 

  from the middle Green River valley downstream to Auburn...with  

  water over several roads including SE Green Valley Rd and West 

  Valley Rd.  Levees from Auburn down through Tukwilla may exhibit 

  seeapage and may weaken due to saturation.  A flow of 12000 cfs on 

  the Green River corresponds to a phase 4 flood in the King County 

  flood system.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 10:45 PM PST Thursday the flow was 10,800.0 cfs.

  - Flood flow is 9,000.0 cfs.

  - Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours

    ending at 10:45 PM PST Thursday was 11,900.0 cfs.

  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of

    12,501.7 cfs early Saturday morning.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



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