Flood Watch Announced For Issaquah on Monday

ISSAQUAH, WA —The city of Issaquah announced Monday afternoon that it is in a Phase 1 flood watch with Issaquah Creek having reached 6.56 feet upstream, and still rising.

Forecasts call for continued rain and for Issaquah Creek to reach its highest point at around 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

"While there is no immediate threat, be prepared with a household flood strategy," the city said in a statement. "Do not walk, wade or drive in flooded areas."

Issaquah's flood warning system is based on data from the upstream gauge at Hobart, which typically is updated once an hour, the city said.

The city announced Monday afternoon that the Pickering Trail was closed at the SE 56th Street bridge due to flooding.

Residents who need sand and bags can request a delivery by calling the city at 425-837-3470 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays.

Meanwhile, residents who need to report stormwater issues can do so by calling Issaquah's Public Works Department at 425-837-3470.

The city has asked residents to stay informed about the flooding situation by using resources like:

• NWS forecasts
• TV Channel 21
• Radio station 1700 AM
• The city's Twitter account
• The city's website
• King County flood alerts

Additionally, the NWS issued flood warnings for the Skokomish River, Snoqualmie River and Tolt River on Monday morning after heavy rainfall hit the area over the last 48 hours.

According to the Snoqualmie Valley Record, the warning went into effect at 8:19 a.m. Monday and will last until Wednesday afternoon.

The NWS said on Twitter that flood warnings were in effect in:

• Skokomish at Potlach
• Tolt above Carnation
• Snoqualmie at the Falls
• Snoqualmie near Carnation

The flood warning for the Snoqualmie River at the Falls is for major flooding, the NWS said.