Maple Valley Highway & Cedar River Flooding

RENTON, WA, 12/11/2025 — River levels along the Cedar River from Renton to the Landsburg Road SE area will remain high and with a likelihood of reaching record levels through Saturday. Deep and fast flows of water will likely make local roads impassable, including SR 169. Leaving by vehicle should still be possible, however, if you need additional assistance leaving the area, the King County Sheriff’s Office is available by calling 9-1-1.

More and updated information can be found at kcemergency.com. Also, a map of current flood conditions can be found at: rentonrfa.com/crflood25.

Open Local Emergency Shelter
The following shelter is currently available for individuals and families displaced by flooding. This location accepts walk-ins and is ADA accessible.

• New Community Church – 21401 244th Avenue Southeast in Maple Valley
This location is open 24/7 and provides cots, meals, and charging stations. No pets. Call 1-800-RED-CROS or 1-800-733-2767 for more information.

If you need extra assistance getting to the emergency shelter, or if you are in danger call 9-1-1. If you are experiencing homelessness and need info on the nearest shelter location, call 1-206-245-1026 between 8:00 am – 11:30 pm.

Safe Travel and Route Guidance
Flooding continues to cause hazardous travel conditions across parts of King County. If you are traveling in the Cedar River or Maple Valley area, please follow these recommendations to keep yourself and emergency crews safe: • Avoid driving or walking through any standing or moving water. Just 6 inches of flowing water can knock a person off their feet, and 12 inches can sweep a car away.

• Do not bypass road closures. Barricades are in place for your safety. Conditions can shift quickly, and roads may be undermined or unstable.
• Use high-ground routes whenever possible. Major detours are in place on higher-elevation corridors to help people avoid flood-prone areas.
• Road closure and key routes to avoid: Maple Valley Highway, also known as Highway 169, is expected to experience flooding. The other arterials to the west remain mostly unaffected. For the latest information on road closures, visit King County My Commute at: rentonrfa.com/mycom

Please monitor King County’s official updates at kcemergency.com or follow @KingCountyOEM on social media for the latest road conditions, shelter availability, and safety guidance.

You can also call the King County Flood Warning Center, 206-296-8200 or 1-800-945-9263, website: flood.kingcounty.gov for info on river levels, flood conditions, and sandbag resources and distribution.

King County emergency responders, road crews, and local partners are working around the clock to support impacted communities. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping yourself and your neighbors safe.

About Renton Regional Fire Authority
Renton Regional Fire Authority serves the communities of Renton, Fire District 25, and Fire District 40. With a coverage area of 38 square miles, Renton RFA provides fire and life safety services to over 138,000 community members. The Renton RFA team abides by the guiding principles of professionalism, integrity, leadership, loyalty, accountability, and respect, and continually works to build an organization that reflects the unique diversity of the Renton community. Learn more at www.RentonRFA.com or call 425-276-9500.

This press release was provided by Katie Lewis at Renton Regional Fire Authority.