Green River Levee Repair Holding, Flash Flood Warning Revised for Tukwila Area
Officials said the Green River levee in King County, Washington, was repaired Monday after breaching, easing flash flood concerns in Seattle.
A crucial update has emerged on the flash flood risk in Washington's King County after the Green River levee broke. According to the City of Newcastle, a temporary repair to the Desimone Levee is currently 'holding', significantly reducing the threat of devastating flash floods. The National Weather Service (NWS) Seattle has adjusted its Flash Flood Warning to focus on the affected area in Tukwila surrounding the breach. Emergency crews are seen working tirelessly to stabilize the levee, as seen in this footage from the Desimone Levee near Rainier Industries in Tukwila. This is a developing story.
