Friendly Reminder: Flood season is here. 🌧️
Make sure you and your family are prepared. Check out our Flood Resources page for tips and tools to help you Be Flood Ready:
kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/flood-resour...
Stay safe out there. 💧
24.11.2025 23:16 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It’s #WorldFisheriesDay! 🌊🐟
The King County Flood Control District invests in restoration projects that protect people and support healthy rivers — helping salmon and other fish thrive for generations to come.
#Salmon #BeFloodReady #kcflooddistrict #EcosystemRestoration
21.11.2025 17:26 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Happy #GISDay! 🗺️
GIS mapping helps us understand floodplains, reduce flood risks, and keep King County communities safe. 🌊
Check your flood risk using this interactive map:
👉 kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/flood-resour...
#BeFloodReady #kcflooddistrict #FloodSafety #GIS
19.11.2025 17:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Flood season reminder:
If you see water over the road or a “Road Closed” sign — Turn Around, Don’t Drown. 🚗💧
It’s not worth the risk. Stay safe, stay alert, and
Be Flood Ready.
#BeFloodReady #kcflooddistrict #FloodSafety #StaySafe
18.11.2025 17:44 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Happy #NationalHikingDay! 🥾
King County’s rivers offer some of the best trails around — from the Snoqualmie Valley to the Green River. 🌲💧
#GetOutside, enjoy the fresh air, and take a moment to appreciate the places we help protect through flood risk reduction.
#kcflooddistrict #BeFloodReady
17.11.2025 22:45 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🌧️ King County’s Flood Warning Center is activated as steady rain pushes the Snoqualmie & Tolt rivers to Phase 2 flood alerts. Minor flooding possible in low-lying areas.
Stay flood ready:
➡️ green2.kingcounty.gov/floodalertsy...
➡️ flood.kingcounty.gov
#BeFloodReady #kcflooddistrict #FloodSafety
15.11.2025 17:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🚨 Flood Advisory in effect until 3:15 PM today.
Heavy rain = urban + small stream flooding is possible.
Expect:
• Minor flooding in low-lying spots
• Water over roads
• Urban ponding
📱 Be Flood Ready with our Flood Warning app: flood.kingcounty.gov
14.11.2025 19:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Be #FloodReady! 💦
Sign up for free automated alerts by email, text, or voice to get updates on the river(s) that impact you.
Stay safe, stay informed — before the water rises.
👉 green2.kingcounty.gov/floodalertsy...
#kcflooddistrict #FloodSafety #Preparedness
12.11.2025 19:39 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Honoring all who served.
In recognition of Veterans Day, the King County Flood Control District office will be closed tomorrow. We are grateful for the service and sacrifice of our Veterans and their families.
#VeteransDay #ThankYou #Veterans
10.11.2025 19:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🌊 Heads up, King County: King Tides are expected Nov 7 – 9.
Coastal areas & neighborhoods along the Duwamish River may see flooding — especially if rain coincides.
✅ Check tide forecasts
✅ Avoid flooded areas
✅ info re: free sandbags: kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/flood-resour...
#KingTides
07.11.2025 18:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🌊 It’s World Tsunami Awareness Day.
Tsunamis are rare in Puget Sound — but knowing evacuation routes, staying alert, and being prepared can save lives.
Strong shaking = move to high ground immediately.
Prepared communities are safer communities.
#WorldTsunamiAwarenessDay #kcflooddistrict
05.11.2025 20:20 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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November is #NationalGratitudeMonth, and we’re thankful for the residents, Tribal, local, and regional partners, first responders, and community teams who help reduce flood risks and support resilience across King County.
Thank you for being part of this work. 💧🤝🍁
#Gratitude #kcflooddistrict
04.11.2025 17:21 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This November we honor National #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth and celebrate the deep history, culture, & stewardship of Indigenous peoples across our region.
We value our Tribal partnerships to protect communities, restore rivers, and care for the waters that sustain us all.
03.11.2025 22:04 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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🎃👻 Happy Halloween from the King County Flood Control District!
Floods can be scarier than haunted houses—and with an “atmospheric river-like” system possibly bringing heavy rain tonight, we’re here to help keep your treats dry! 💦🍬
Stay safe, stay dry, and Be Flood Ready!
#Halloween #floodsafety
31.10.2025 16:49 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Flooding can hit farms hard — preparation is key to protecting your land, animals, and livelihood.
Create a farm emergency plan: prep4agthreats.org
Build an evacuation kit: avma.org/Disaster
Secure chemicals + debris to prevent contamination.
Sign up for free flood alerts: kingcounty.gov/flood
29.10.2025 20:46 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Today we honor the firefighters, police, medics & public works crews who protect our communities—especially during floods & emergencies.
Thank you for your courage and service. 💙
#NationalFirstRespondersDay #kcflooddistrict #Resilience #PublicSafety
28.10.2025 18:13 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Most businesses have common hazardous products. Flooding can release hazardous waste which can harm your business, contaminate the environment and make clean up difficult and expensive.
Learn more and prepare kingcounty.gov/prepare-your-home-or-business-for-floods
27.10.2025 22:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Getting the right permits makes our flood-prone areas less dangerous for people who live and work there. Before starting a project, contact your local permitting agency or King County Local Services at 206-296-6600 or go to kingcounty.gov/permits. #FloodSafety
24.10.2025 17:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Sandbags can help protect your home from flooding — if used correctly! 💧🧱
✅ Have sandbags ready *before* flooding starts.
👷♀️ Work in a team of three and fill bags halfway.
🏗️ Stack in a pyramid with overlapping seams to block water.
Learn more:
👉 kingcounty.gov/sandbags
22.10.2025 19:50 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Most homes have hazardous products that can become dangerous during a flood. 🌧️💀
✅ Identify hazardous items.
✅ Safely dispose of unwanted waste before flood season.
✅ Don’t stockpile.
✅ Store items in labeled, sealed containers.
Prepare now ➡️ kingcounty.gov/prepare-your-home-or-business-for-floods
21.10.2025 18:46 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Wishing everyone a joyful and bright Diwali/Deepavali! ✨
May the Festival of Lights bring warmth, peace, and hope to your homes and communities. From all of us at the King County Flood Control District—happy Diwali! 🌟
#Diwali #Deepavali #FestivalOfLights #kcflooddistrict
20.10.2025 17:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Be Flood Ready | King County Flood Control District
In King County, flood season runs from October through April, bringing with it the potential for swollen rivers, rising groundwater, and storm-related impacts. Flooding…
Flood season is here, King County! 🌧️
Our new Be Flood Ready video shows how to prepare, respond, and recover from flooding—because the best time to get ready is before the water rises.
🎥 Watch now: vimeo.com/1126035319
#BeFloodReady #kcflooddistrict #FloodSafety #Resilience
17.10.2025 21:24 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Remember: make sure storm drains and ditches are clear to help carry water away from your property.
See a stormwater issue that needs fixing? Go to “Report a Problem” at kingcounty.gov/Stormwater to find out who to contact.
15.10.2025 18:25 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Flood Warning System - King County, Washington
📣 The annual King County Flood Alert System test happens this week! Over 8,000 people get alerts when rivers reach flood levels. This week’s message is just a test—no flooding now.
Learn more or sign up at kingcounty.gov/flood.
#floodsafety #floodready
14.10.2025 20:44 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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