A second levee failure has triggered a dangerous flash flood emergency in King County, escalating concerns just as communities are still recovering from earlier flooding. The sudden breach sent water rushing into low-lying areas, prompting urgent warnings and swift action from emergency officials.
With ground already saturated and rivers running high, the latest failure raises alarming questions about the resilience of flood defenses across the region. Residents were urged to move to higher ground immediately as emergency crews responded to rapidly changing conditions.
As the situation continues to unfold, officials are closely monitoring waterways—knowing that even one more failure could worsen an already critical emergency.
