Pierce County Flooding

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Flood Alert

February 6, 2012

For the week of February 6th, the National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting sunny and dry conditions for Monday and Tuesday. A chance of rain showers return on Wednesday and continues through the weekend. Urban stream flooding is not forecasted.

In the mountains, the forecast calls for dry and sunny condition on Monday and Tuesday. A chance of rain and/or snow returns on Wednesday and continues through the weekend. The snow level will range between 8,000 and 4,000-Ft. Riverine flooding is not forecasted.

Report Flooded Roadways

Report Flooded Roadways

To report flooded roadways in unicorporated Pierce County call (253) 798-6000.

Check the road conditions in your area by clicking the map on the left or go to http://blog.piercecountywa.org/emergency and click on Emergency Map in the right margin.

Pierce County River Flood Warning Phase Web Service

Check the flooding conditions for the Puyallup, Carbon, White and Nisqually rivers.

Important resources to help you prepare before, during and after a flood.

The plan is focused on reducing flood damage and protecting public safety.

Established to develop and fund regional, watershed-based solutions to flooding in the Lower Puyallup River.

A special purpose district established to deal specifically with flooding issues.

An annual bulletin that is sent to those in flood hazard areas, to provide important flood related information.

Important Links

- 2010 Flooding Frequently Asked Questions
- Floodplain Management Information
- Flood Insurance Agents in Pierce County
- Disposing of Flood-damaged Items
- City Flood Phone Numbers(PDF)
- Floodplain Map Information (PDF)
- Corps of Engineers Sandbagging Info (PDF)
- PC Rivers Monitored for Flooding (PDF)
- Flood Risk Assessment (PDF)

Get flood and emergency alerts by phone, cell, text, email, or TTY/TTD.

Pierce County Emergency Information Website

This site is only activated during emergencies.

Emergency Numbers

Flood Line
(253) 798-4274
Leave a recorded message

Emergency Management
(253) 798-6595
24 hour

PWU Road Shop
(253) 798-6000
After Hours

Video

Pierce County Flood Preparation Efforts
Courtesy of PCTV

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