RPIN - All Alerts

Watch for daytime closure of Alvord T. Bridge on 78th Avenue South near Kent city limits Monday

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:12:00 GMT

The Alvord T. Bridge on 78th Ave. S. between S. 259th St. and S. 262nd St. will be closed from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday May 20 for a bridge inspection. During the closure, motorists should use alternate routes.

Lane closures for Novelty Hill area

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:25:00 GMT

Motorists should prepare for daily intermittent lane closures east of Redmond 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Monday, May 20 through Friday, May 24 as work continues on Novelty Hill and Union Hill roads, and 196th Avenue Northeast. Work includes installing pavement markings, guardrail and street lights. Please plan for delays and detours, and drive with caution through the work zones.

SE Green River Gorge Road/293rd Ave SE closing for inspection May 13

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:49:00 GMT

The Southeast Green River Gorge Road bridge/293rd Avenue Southeast east of Black Diamond will completely close Monday, May 13, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. while crews conduct bridge inspections. Drivers will need to take alternate routes during this closure. Thank you for your patience while we conduct this work.

Novelty Hill road work continues

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:29:00 GMT

Motorists should prepare for daily intermittent lane closures east of Redmond throughout the day from Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17 as work continues on Novelty Hill and Union Hill roads, and 196th Avenue Northeast. Work includes installing street lights and guardrails in the area and plantings. Please plan for delays and detours, and drive with caution through the work zones.

Paving on Southeast Petrovitsky Road near Renton begins May 10

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:50:00 GMT

Traffic delays and lane closures are expected on Southeast Petrovitsky Road near Renton from about 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 10-20 while crews grind and pave the roadway. The weather dependent work is planned between roughly 196th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 232nd Street. The work times are estimated and some earlier start times are possible to accommodate the paving schedule. The road will remain open and workers will direct vehicles through the work zone to keep traffic flowing during construction. Thank you for driving carefully through the work zone.

Preston-Fall City Road Southeast preps for paving

Fri, 03 May 2013 21:36:00 GMT

Drivers should plan for daytime delays of up to 20 minutes on Preston-Fall City Road Southeast Monday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 8, as crews start prepping for paving between Lake Alice Road Southeast and Southeast 82nd Street. Work is planned 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. Please drive with caution through the work zones.

Paving possible next week in Novelty Hill area

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:02:00 GMT

Motorists should prepare for daily intermittent lane closures east of Redmond throughout the day from Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10 as work continues on Novelty Hill and Union Hill roads, and 196th Avenue Northeast. With good weather, road crews might pave Union Hill Road May 7. Other work includes installing street lights and guardrails in the area and plantings. Please plan for delays and detours, and drive with caution through the work zones.

Intersection closing near Southeast Renton for culvert work

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:39:00 GMT

An intersection near Southeast Renton will completely close for three weeks starting 7 a.m. Monday, April 29, through Friday, May 17. Crews are excavating and replacing a culvert at Southeast 187th Place and 134th Avenue Southeast. Please plan ahead for delays and detours, and drive with caution through the work zones.

Work continues next week in Novelty Hill area

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:59:00 GMT

Motorists should prepare for daily intermittent lane closures east of Redmond from Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 3 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Novelty Hill and Union Hill roads, and 196th Avenue Northeast. Road crews plan to install street lights and guardrails in the area and plantings. Paving also is possible on Union Hill Road, if the weather cooperates. Please plan ahead for delays and detours, and drive with caution through the work zones.

Work continues next week in Novelty Hill area

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:04:00 GMT

Motorists should prepare for daily intermittent lane closures east of Redmond from Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Novelty Hill and Union Hill roads, and 196th Avenue Northeast. Road crews plan to install street lights and guardrails in the area and plantings. Please plan ahead for delays and detours, and drive with caution through the work zones.

Lane closures ahead in Novelty Hill area

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:24:00 GMT

Motorists should prepare for daily intermittent lane closures east of Redmond from Monday, April 15 through Friday, April 19 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Novelty Hill and Union Hill roads, and 196th Avenue Northeast. Road crews plan to install street lights and guardrails in the area and plantings. Please plan ahead for delays and detours, and drive with caution through the work zones.

Flood Warning Center closes as rainfall, rivers recede

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:17:00 GMT

The King County Flood Warning Center closed at 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, following a brief opening to monitor minor flood conditions on the Snoqualmie River.

The Flood Warning Center opened at 7:30 p.m. Friday following a day of steady rainfall that brought the Snoqualmie River up to a Phase II flood alert level.

While the Flood Warning Center is now closed, King County staff will continue to monitor stream gages and weather reports, and will provide updated information on river conditions as necessary. Real-time river level information is available online at http://www.kingcounty.gov/flood.

Updated information on flooding will also be posted on the King County website at www.kingcounty.gov, and via RPIN, the area's regional emergency information website at http://www.rpin.org. A recorded flood-information hotline is also updated each hour for citizens wanting information in flood areas. The number is 206-296-8200 or 1-800-945-9263.

Citizens who need help interpreting flood information should call 206-296-4535 or 1-800-768-7932. Problems on County maintained roads can be reported by calling 206-296-8100 or 1-800-KC-ROADS.

An automated flood alert system is now available and provides real-time warning of potential high water on more than a half-dozen rivers. King County residents and business owners can sign up to receive King County Flood Alerts by visiting www.kingcounty.gov/flood, or by calling 206-263-3400 during regular business hours to register by phone. Messages of potential high flows on any of King County’s major river systems can be sent by phone, text or email.

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The King County Flood Control District is a special purpose government created to provide funding and policy oversight for flood protection projects and programs in King County. The Flood Control District’s Board is composed of the members of the King County Council. The Water and Land Resources Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks develops and implements the approved flood protection projects and programs. Information is available at http://www.kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/.

King County opens Flood Warning Center for minor flooding on Snoqualmie River

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMT

The King County Flood Warning Center opened at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 5, after persistent heavy rainfall for much of the day brought the Snoqualmie River up to a Phase II flood alert level. Only minor flooding is expected.

As of 7:45 p.m., the sum of the Snoqualmie River’s three forks was 12,260 cubic feet per second (CFS), slightly higher than the Phase II flood alert threshold of 12,000 CFS. Typically, only minor flooding in low-lying areas would be expected along the Snoqualmie River at this flow, with the potential for water over just a few roads.

A Phase II flood alert level is the level of the County's four-phase warning system at which the Flood Warning Center activates to monitor conditions. The Flood Warning Center will remain open as long as flood conditions persist.

Flood Warning Center staff will monitor stream gages and weather reports, and will provide updated information on river conditions as necessary. Real-time river level information is available online at http://www.kingcounty.gov/flood.

King County offers everyone free access to KC Flood Alerts, an automated system that allows subscribers to receive customized alerts of potential flooding for any or all of King County’s six major river systems.

Immediate notifications about pending high water are sent to email, smart phone text or voicemail, providing subscribers with the maximum amount of warning about potential high water.

Find the KC Flood Alerts link at www.kingcounty.gov/flood. This website is a valuable preparedness resource, with all of the latest information about river levels and road conditions, plus weather reports and other critical links.

Updated information on flooding will also be posted on the King County website at www.kingcounty.gov, and via RPIN, the area's regional website at http://www.rpin.org. A recorded flood-information hotline is also updated each hour for citizens wanting information on flood conditions. The number is 206-296-8200 or 1-800-945-9263.

Citizens who need help interpreting flood information should call 206-296-4535 or 1-800-768-7932. Problems on County maintained roads can be reported by calling 206-296-8100 or 1-800-KC-ROADS.

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The King County Flood Warning Center closed Wednesday afternoon, March 13, following a brief opening to monitor the rain-swollen Snoqualmie River.

The Flood Warning Center opened at 5:30 a.m. when the Snoqualmie River exceeded the 12,000 cubic feet per second threshold for a Phase II flood alert. River levels have since receded as rainfall has eased.

While the Flood Warning Center closed about 2 p.m. Wednesday, King County staff will continue to monitor stream gages and weather reports, and will provide updated information on river conditions as necessary. Real-time river level information is available online at http://www.kingcounty.gov/flood.

Citizens who need help interpreting flood information should call 206-296-4535 or 1-800-768-7932. Problems on County maintained roads can be reported by calling 206-296-8100 or 1-800-KC-ROADS.

An automated flood alert system is now available and provides real-time warning of potential high water on more than a half-dozen rivers. King County residents and business owners can sign up to receive King County Flood Alerts by visiting www.kingcounty.gov/flood, or by calling 206-263-3400 during regular business hours to register by phone. Messages of potential high flows on any of King County's major river systems can be sent by phone, text or email.

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Snoqualmie River rises to Phase II flood alert level, brings minor flooding

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:50:00 GMT

The Snoqualmie River has risen to a Phase II flood alert level following persistent rainfall and warmer temperatures across the region, according to the King County Flood Warning Center.

As of 5:45 a.m. Wednesday morning, the sum of the Snoqualmie River’s three forks was 12,300 cubic feet per second (CFS), which exceeds the 12,000 CFS threshold for a Phase II flood alert. At this level, some minor flooding in lowland areas could be expected along the Snoqualmie River, and a handful of roads could be closed by rising water.

The Flood Warning Center opened at 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday to monitor rising flows. King County staff will continue to monitor stream gages and weather reports, and will provide updated information on river conditions as necessary. Real-time river level information is available online at http://www.kingcounty.gov/flood.

Updated information on flooding will also be posted on the King County website at www.kingcounty.gov, or via RPIN, the area's regional website at http://www.rpin.org. A recorded flood-information hotline is also updated each hour for citizens wanting information in flood areas. The number is 206-296-8200 or 1-800-945-9263.

Citizens who need help interpreting flood information should call 206-296-4535 or 1-800-768-7932. Problems on county maintained roads can be reported by calling 206-296-8100 or 1-800-KC-ROADS.

An automated flood alert system is available and provides real-time warning of potential high water on more than a half-dozen rivers. King County residents and business owners can sign up to receive King County Flood Alerts by visiting www.kingcounty.gov/flood

Construction in Novelty Hill area continues

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:11:00 GMT

Motorists should prepare for daily intermittent lane closures east of Redmond from Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Novelty Hill and Union Hill roads, and 196th Avenue Northeast. Road crews plan to install plants and continue construction on utilities, street lights, fencing and guardrails in the area. Please plan ahead for delays and detours, and drive with caution through the work zones.