EVACUATION ZONE: FOX Weather Correspondent Robert Ray is in King County, WA where a levee broke amid life-threatening flooding. Evacuation orders have been issued throughout the area.
A dangerous situation is unfolding in King County, Washington, as a Flash Flood Warning is in effect for the area due to a levee failure just days after historic flooding pounded the region.
The National Weather Service said a levee break in West Central King County prompted the warning in the west central Washington area.
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Officials reported the failure of the Green River Levee, which is causing flash flooding near the Green River in Tukwilla. It happened just before 12 p.m. PST. The Flash Flood Warning is in effect through 9 p.m. PST Monday.
The failure may cause life-threatening flooding in areas near Tukwilla along the levee.
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Some areas that will experience flash flooding include Kent, Renton and Tukwilla. This also includes streams and drainage including Green River, Duwamish Waterway and Cedar River, according to the National Weather Service.
The City of Kent said the levee along the Green River in Tukwilla has breached, but the area is predominately industrial, and no residential neighborhoods are being affected at this time.
Anyone in a low-lying area should move to higher ground as soon as possible. In their notification, the National Weather Service said, “Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.”
The Washington National Guard said guard members are heading to King County to provide support.
Green River Levee in Washington failure
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The Washington Department of Transportation said State Route 104 is closed in both directions until further notice due to high winds.
The area was hit with devastating flooding just days ago. Another atmospheric river is expected to impact the area through Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds.
Last week’s flooding resulted in numerous highway closures, evacuation orders for thousands of residents and dozens of emergency rescues throughout the area.
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