City of Issaquah Issues Flood Update: Cleanup Efforts Underway

From the City of Issaquah:

February 13, 2020

Issaquah Creek has crested. Current weather forecasts indicate rain will continue, but is not anticipated at previous rates. Check back for updates, however, in case conditions change.

To view Issaquah’s flood phase chart, and data from the upstream gauge at Hobart, click here (please note: this data is updated once an hour, and does not reflect real-time readings).

Road Closures

Newport Way remains closed between Northwest Oakcrest Drive and state Route 900 as crews address potential landslide concerns on King County open space. All residents can access their homes via the Lakemont Boulevard Southeast exit, and head eastbound on Newport Way. Please respect the "Road Closed" signs.

Report Stormwater Issues

To report stormwater issues, call 425-837-3470.

Waste Collection

Due to road conditions, waste collection service was cancelled in some areas. Recology will return on your next scheduled service day and collect double your normal volumes at no additional cost. Please bag or bundle any additional material.

Disaster Assistance

If your home or business sustained damage as a result of the weather, you may be eligible for disaster assistance. King County Emergency Management is collecting information from residents and businesses on damage and losses suffered during the recent severe weather and flooding (since Jan. 20, 2020). Learn more online.

Flood Resources

• What to do after a flood
• Cleaning basements after a flood
• Cleaning houses after a flood
• Flood preparedness

Stay Updated

• For further updates, please monitor Twitter, TV Channel 21, radio station 1700 AM or the city’s Web site.
• Sign up for King County’s flood alerts, which are sent via text and phone.

This press release was produced by the City of Issaquah. The views expressed here are the author’s own.