Flood Recovery Update: All Level 1 (BE READY) evacuation areas along the White River in Auburn have been lifted. No evacuation areas remain at this time. Please use caution when returning and avoid debris or standing water. More info: auburnwa.gov/flood
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All evacuation areas along Green River in Auburn are now fully cleared. Residents and businesses may return where safe. Use caution -- some buildings may have yellow/red inspection tags and residual flooding. Recovery info and safety guidance: auburnwa.gov/flood
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WESTBOUND S 277th St. is now OPEN! Eastbound remains closed but we expect to open that soon -- check back here for further updates.
Full list of current flood-related closures on auburnwa.gov/flood.
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Level 1 Get Ready
⚠️ Level 1 Get Ready for areas near Roegner Park along the White River. River may rise toward 10,000 cfs. Barrier failure possible if levels stay high. Be ready to leave if conditions change. Updates: auburnwa.gov/flood
Flood Recovery Update: All Level 2 evacuations in Auburn are now downgraded to Level 1 (BE READY). Some Level 3 areas remain. More info and evacuation map at auburnwa.gov/flood.
River levels are trending down; road updates to come as they happen.
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Flood Update (Dec. 18, 11 AM): Green & White River levels are expected to hold steady through the weekend. No new flooding expected, but conditions aren’t improving enough to lift evacuation levels. Stay alert & ready. Details: auburnwa.gov/flood
✅ Evacuation Update – Copper Gate Apartments
Copper Gate has been downgraded from Level 3 (GO NOW) to Level 2 (GET SET). Residents may return home with caution and be ready to evacuate again if needed. Some areas remain at Level 3. Conditions can change quickly.
➡️ auburnwa.gov/flood
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Check current evacuation levels via our GIS map: auburn.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboa...
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Some King County Alerts users are seeing old CodeRED messages mentioning evacuations — please ignore.
There are no new evacuation notices in Auburn. Official updates will be posted here, at auburnwa.gov/flood, and in dated CodeRED alerts.
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STILL CLOSED: Multiple routes incl. S 277th St, parts of Central Auburn, Trail Run access limited, Green River Rd SE, and SR 167 both directions. Expect delays.
🚧 Traffic Update – Auburn 🚧
Some roads reopened this morning. NOW OPEN: NB Auburn Way N (right lane still closed 49th–277th; gas odor present), West Valley Hwy 37th–277th (still closed 15th–Main), Pike St NE 8th–12th.
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We have no cause for concern around water quality at this moment, no.
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🚨 Flood Update – Level 2 (Get Set) 🚨
Auburn is reissuing a Level 2 notice and expanding the area near the Green River due to rising water near homes. Be ready to leave quickly. Do not drive or walk through floodwater or around barricades. auburnwa.gov/flood
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🚨 FLOOD EMERGENCY – GO NOW 🚨
Level 3 evacuation for areas south of S 277th St (incl. Trail Run & Copper Gate). Flooding is severe, routes are being lost. Leave immediately. Do NOT go north. Trail Run: go east toward Lea Hill. If you need help, call 911. auburnwa.gov/flood
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Level 2 (GET SET) for residents & businesses along S 277th St, incl. Frontage Rd, D & B St NW, D & I St NE, and Trail Run. Flood risk is increasing—be ready to leave. Roads flooded: turn around, don’t drown. Trail Run exit via 52nd St NE, turn right only. auburnwa.gov/flood
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Level 2 (Get Set) notice for Trail Run residents: Be ready to leave at a moment’s notice due to rising water.
Do not exit via L St NE or drive west on S 277th—roadway is flooded.
Use the emergency exit via 52nd St NE → turn right (east) only.
If you need help, call 911.
More info: auburnwa.gov/flood
It is yes, due to surface flooding.
Level 2 (Get Set) for Pike St NE & Pike Pl NE due to Green River flooding. Be ready to leave. More info: auburnwa.gov/flood
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Some photos today taken from a plane piloted by our Auburn Airport Manager.
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West Valley Highway just north of Main Street is closed. We are assessing the situation and working on an ETA for reopening.
Please AVOID the area and do NOT drive around road closed signs.
We will share more information once we know more.
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Auburn remains under a flood warning. Several roads + parks are closed due to river + rain flooding. Sand available at Roegner Park (bring shovel, we have bags now). Stay updated at auburnwa.gov/flood. Report non-emergencies to 253-288-2121. #auburnwa #wawx
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Riverview Dr. NE is also closed between 22nd and Pike St. NE, due to flooding.
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Green River Rd SE (100th Ave SE to city limits), D St NE (multiple segments), and S 277th St (Auburn Way N to 108th Ave SE in Kent) are all closed due to flooding. Use alternate routes and never drive through standing water. Updates: auburnwa.gov/flood
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We are also seeing flooding along Green River Road north of the city limits, just past the golf course.
This is developing and are working with King County on road closures and detours.
Please AVOID the area. Never drive through flooded roads.
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Isaac Evans Park is currently closed until further notice due to flooding along the Green River.
For public safety, the entrance gate has been secured. We ask that folks refrain from entering the area at this time.
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Auburn is monitoring rising river levels as heavy rain continues. Minor flooding is possible Thursday along the south side of the White River near the A St. Bridge. Avoid flooded areas & report issues via SeeClickFix.
More info: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAA...
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Multiple trees are down on Mountain View Dr., including some on PSE lines. The road is closed with no ETA for reopening. Please avoid the area.
Crews and partners are responding, and we’ll share updates as soon as we have them. Please avoid the area if possible!
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UPDATE #2: Two right lanes of SR 18 at SR 167 remain blocked due to a collision. One left lane is open and the ramp to SR 167 is accessible.
Continue to expect delays in this area.
