Western Washington Braces for Flooding and Mudslides: Updates from KING 5's First Alert Weather Team
Heavy rains have returned to western Washington, posing a risk of flooding and mudslides. The First Alert Weather Team at KING 5 is closely monitoring the situation to provide the latest updates to keep residents safe. Green River College is closed on Monday due to flooding, with hopes to reopen on Tuesday pending weather conditions. Sections of SR 167 are closed due to standing water, with southbound lanes reopened but northbound lanes remaining closed. Additional state resources have been mobilized for flooding near Auburn and Kent, including a FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Team. Evacuation orders are in place for parts of Auburn and Kent, with different levels of notices depending on the area. City officials are closely monitoring river levels and advising residents to stay safe during this severe weather event.