Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Puget Sound Faces Minor Tidal Flooding
The Puget Sound area, which includes Seattle and nearby counties, is experiencing minor tidal flooding.
Officials are warning people to be careful because even a small amount of moving water can be dangerous.
They say that six inches of moving water can knock a person down, and twelve inches can sweep away most cars.
People are advised not to walk through floodwaters, stay away from flooded basements, and avoid touching electrical outlets that are underwater.
If someone gets stuck because of the rising water, they should call emergency services for help.
Puget Sound region, including Seattle and surrounding counties, faces minor tidal flooding.
Officials warn that six inches of moving water can knock a person off their feet.
Twelve inches of rushing water can sweep away most vehicles.
Residents advised to avoid walking through floodwaters and flooded basements.
Stay away from submerged electrical outlets and contact emergency services if trapped by rising water.
- Who
- Residents of Puget Sound, including Seattle and surrounding counties
- What
- Minor tidal flooding and associated safety advisories
- When
- Not specified (ongoing or imminent)
- Where
- Puget Sound region, including Seattle and surrounding counties
- Why
- Natural tidal conditions and potential hazards associated with floodwaters
- Region
- Puget Sound, including Seattle and surrounding counties
- Flood Type
- Minor tidal flooding
- Hazard
- Six inches of moving water can knock a person off their feet
- Hazard
- Twelve inches of rushing water can sweep away most vehicles
- Safety Advice
- Avoid walking through floodwaters and flooded basements
- Safety Advice
- Stay away from submerged electrical outlets
- Emergency Action
- Contact emergency services if trapped by rising water