Overview
- National Weather Service confirms the Green River levee failed near Tukwila just before noon Monday, sending floodwaters into nearby areas.
- A Flash Flood Warning is in effect through 9 p.m. PST with a clear directive for people in low-lying zones to move to higher ground immediately.
- Communities at risk include Kent, Renton and Tukwila, with concerns for the Green River, the Duwamish Waterway and the Cedar River.
- Officials say more than 46,000 residents are within the warning area as an atmospheric river delivers additional heavy rain and gusty winds.
- Washington’s response includes National Guard and Red Cross assistance, with California reporting 150 emergency personnel deploying to help.