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Storms and Flooding in Seattle

Take Winter by Storm!
Remember that storms can happen all year long, so be prepared! Be aware that flooding can affect you no matter where you live, but especially if your home is in a low-lying area, near a river or creek, or below street level.

During severe weather, call (206) 386-1800 to report flooding and sewer backups 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.

Flood Prone Area Mapping Projects Help You Get Prepared
Seattle Public Utilities recently re-mapped two flood-prone areas in Seattle using new scientific technology and data from storms in 2006 and 2007. The Thornton Creek and Densmore neighborhoods in north Seattle have new City of Seattle flood-prone-area maps. Some properties have been removed from the maps. Others properties remain in or have been added to the maps. View the new maps and find out how all Seattle residents can prepare for this year’s storm season.


• View the Densmore Midvale neighborhood flood prone area map (pdf)
• View the Thornton Creek neighborhood flood prone area map (pdf)
	• Matthew’s Beach Vicinity (pdf) • 95th and Sandpoint Vicinity (pdf) • Meadowbrook Pond Vicinity (pdf) • Littlebrook Creek and North Branch Vicinity (pdf) • North Branch(pdf) - Vicinity of NE 125th Street • Jackson Park Vicinity (pdf) • Willow Creek (pdf) • South Branch (pdf) - Vicinity of Lake City Way NE • Northgate Vicinity (pdf) • Victory Creek (pdf)

Keep leaves and debris out of drains
SPU’s Adopt-a-Drain program supports a dedicated group of volunteers to clear out the most flood-prone of the city’s street drains. Talk to your neighbors and homeowners association about adopting storm drains in your neighborhood. Adopt-a-Drain >

This site is meant to provide information specific to City of Seattle residents. For more regional, real-time information during storms and to learn more generally about what to do before, during, and after severe storms see Take Winter by Storm.

For more information on storm-related issues beyond flooding:

Regional breaking news and alerts
Keep informed of street and highway closures, weather, major transit disruptions, and updates on what agencies are doing to respond to emergencies and incidents. You can sign up for updates via pager, email or text messages.

Landslides
Get information on how to reduce landslides and damage from stormwater erosion.

Snow and Ice Storms
Links to bus reroutes, school closure announcements, and checklists to get prepared.

When the Power Goes Out

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For information on this website please contact:
SPUfloodquestions@seattle.gov
Holly McCracken, (206) 386-4195

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