Sumner Prepares For White River Flooding

SUMNER, WA — The City of Sumner is warning residents to prepare for minor flooding along the White River Thursday evening.

According to the National Weather Service's latest predictions, the White River should see minor flooding starting around 9 p.m. Thursday— though there will be several hours of preamble as waters raise through the afternoon.

The City says to expect frequent offenders to flood, particularly the parking lot for the United Salad Co. along 45th St E.

City leaders say they hope to keep the Steward Road bridge open, but may need to reevaluate as the flooding arrives. The city is also watching State St. under the 410 for potential closures.

The Sumner Link Trail will also be fully closed starting at 4 p.m. No other closures have been announced.

The White River's predicted flooding comes as almost all of Western Washington remains under a flood watch. The watch began early Thursday and will remain in place through Sunday afternoon.

"Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations," NWS Seattle wrote Wednesday. "While most flooding that does occur will be minor, some moderate and even major flooding is forecast. Melting lowland snow will contribute to the flood potential and to soil saturation and thus, increasing the threat of landslides."

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