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A levee breach on the Green River in Tukwila caused flash floods, prompting evacuations for 7,000 people.
A levee breach on the Green River in Tukwila, a Seattle suburb, on December 15, 2025, triggered flash flood warnings and evacuations for parts of King County, affecting nearly 47,000 people initially, later narrowed to about 7,000.
The Desimone levee failed after a week of heavy rain, causing flooding in industrial areas of Kent, Renton, and Tukwila, with no injuries reported.
Crews used sandbags to stabilize the breach, and a section of bike path collapsed.
The levee, previously damaged in 2020 and under long-term repair expected to end in 2031, had earlier federal repairs after 2014 floods.
Officials warned conditions remained dangerous, with more rain expected, and urged residents to evacuate and stay informed.
Una ruptura de un dique en el río Green en Tukwila causó inundaciones repentinas, lo que provocó la evacuación de 7.000 personas.