Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Green River Levee Failure Triggers Flooding, Evacuations in King County
A levee, which is like a big wall that keeps water from flooding areas, broke near the Green River in King County, Washington.
This happened around 11:30 in the morning.
No one was hurt, but about 1,100 people had to leave their homes to stay safe.
Two places, the Auburn Community and Event Center and the Ray of Hope Shelter, were opened to give these people a place to stay.
Workers are fixing the levee, and it might take a few hours to finish.
It's important for people to follow the instructions from authorities to stay safe during this time.
A levee along the Green River in King County, Washington, failed around 11:30 AM.
No injuries were reported immediately after the breach.
About 1,100 people were evacuated as a precaution.
Shelters were opened at the Auburn Community and Event Center and the Ray of Hope Shelter.
Repairs are ongoing and expected to take several hours.
- Who
- Residents of King County, Washington
- What
- Levee failure along the Green River
- When
- Around 11:30 AM
- Where
- King County, Washington
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and flooding led to the levee breach
- Location
- King County, Washington
- Time of Breach
- 11:30 AM
- Number of Evacuees
- 1,100
- Shelters Opened
- Auburn Community and Event Center, Ray of Hope Shelter
- Expected Repair Time
- Several hours