Cedar River surpasses record flood levels as Renton community rallies to protect homes

The rush is on to protect homes in parts of Renton, where, on Thursday afternoon, the Cedar River surpassed record flood levels.

Parts of SR 169 are closed due to flooding in Renton

RENTON, Wash. — The City of Renton says some southbound lanes of SR-169 are closed due to flooding. The closure is primarily affecting the far-right lanes of the state route just east of SE 5th Street and Maple Valley Highway. The city is warning that portions of SR-169 near the Cedar River could be unsafe for drivers due to soil erosion.

Evacuation orders lifted after Green River levee breach brought under control

TUKWILA, Wash. — A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for a dam break on the Green River near Auburn, which is causing the potential for "life-threatening flash flooding." The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the alert at 11:51 a.m. Monday, saying that the Green River Levee has failed.
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Live updates: Evacuations, major river flooding across western WA

Severe flooding is expected across western Washington as rivers hit record levels, prompting widespread evacuations and road closures.
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Relentless Rain Triggers Widespread Flooding in Seattle Area, Major Rivers Near Record Levels

Relentless rain causes flooding and prompts multiple weather advisories and flood warnings across the Seattle area.

Rising flood threats brew in Washington just days after historic flooding

The atmospheric river is forecast to move over Washington starting on Monday and will last until Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. This comes days after a historic river flood impacted the state,

Thousands Issued Urgent Flood Warning: ‘Move to Higher Ground Now’

The NWS has issued flood warnings for parts of Washington and Oregon, advising motorists not to attempt to drive their cars.
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Cedar River across HWY 169 and Flooding Houses

Highway 169 in Maple Valley, the Cedar River has created a 2 foot deep river over the Hwy. It has also risen from yesterday and is flooding homes along the banks.

Washington state experiences historic flooding as Skagit River hits record high level. See flooding maps, highway closures and forecasts.

A foot and a half of rain pushed the water levels of at least four rivers in Washington, including the Skagit River, to hit record highs, surpassing some of their previous records set over 35 years ago.

Crews shore up levee after scare near Seattle amid Washington state flooding

The flooding disaster in Washington state escalated Monday when a levee failed south of Seattle in King County, forcing evacuations in the path of the potentially spilling river. The King County Office of Emergency Management issued a "go now" evacuation notice for "residents and businesses east of the Green River in the Orillia area in Tukwila,
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