Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Seattle, WA ∙ Tacoma, WA ∙ Bellevue, WA ∙ Kent, WA ∙ Everett, WA ∙ Federal Way, WA ∙ Renton, WA ∙ Bellingham, WA ∙ Auburn, WA ∙ Lakewood, WA

Headline

.A series of wet weather systems moving across the region will increase the threat of river flooding early next week.

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Seattle WA 417 PM PST Sat Dec 6 2025 .A series of wet weather systems moving across the region will increase the threat of river flooding early next week. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Clallam, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King, Lewis, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An atmospheric river moving into the region early next week will bring periods moderate to heavy rain to the region. Sharp rises will be possible on area rivers, especially those flowing off the Olympics and Cascades. Urban and small stream flooding is possible for areas with poor drainage. Saturated soils will bring increased potential for landslides and debris flows on burn scars. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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