Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Renton, WA ∙ Bryn Mawr, WA ∙ Lake Youngs, WA ∙ East Hill-Meridian, WA ∙ Shadow Lake, WA ∙ Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA ∙ Coalfield, WA ∙ Mirrormont, WA ∙ Kennydale, WA ∙ East Renton Highlands, WA

Headline

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington...
Cedar River At Renton affecting King County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
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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Full Alert Message

Flood Statement National Weather Service Seattle WA 1131 PM PST Thu Dec 11 2025 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Cedar River At Renton affecting King County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. 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. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Cedar River at Renton. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, the Cedar River will cause major flooding in Renton, especially at the Renton Airport. Flooding will occur all along the river including headwaters, tributaries, and other streams within and near the Cedar River Basin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 PM PST Thursday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 PM PST Thursday was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.4 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.1 feet on 11/24/1990. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && LAT...LON 4736 12209 4743 12222 4750 12229 4756 12214 4751 12210 4745 12196

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