Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Green River levee breach causes flooding in King County
A big wall called a levee that was supposed to keep the Green River from flooding broke.
This sent water into neighborhoods in Tukwila, Renton, and Kent.
The people in charge told everyone to leave right away because the water was coming in.
This happened in Washington state, near Seattle.
It's important to listen to these warnings to stay safe.
Desimone Levee breached along the Green River in Tukwila, Washington.
King County officials issued an emergency 'Go Now' evacuation order for Tukwila, Renton, and Kent.
Floodwaters entered several neighborhoods, prompting immediate evacuation.
The affected areas are suburbs south of Seattle.
Residents and businesses were asked to evacuate due to the flooding.
- Who
- Residents and businesses in Tukwila, Renton, and Kent
- What
- Levee breach and flooding
- When
- Monday
- Where
- King County, Washington
- Why
- Desimone Levee breach along the Green River
- Location
- King County, Washington
- Affected Areas
- Tukwila, Renton, Kent
- Levee
- Desimone Levee
- River
- Green River
- Evacuation Order
- Emergency 'Go Now' order issued