As shared by the National Weather Service, a prolonged atmospheric river will continue impacting the Pacific Northwest with heavy rainfall. Widespread significant river flooding is underway and is expected to continue through much of the week. 72-hour precipitation amounts between Monday and ending Thursday morning will likely reach 2 to 6 inches across the lowlands, with 6 to 10 inches over the Olympics and Cascades with locally higher amounts up to 12 inches over the central and southern Cascades.
Many area rivers have entered major flood stage, with another wave of rises expected into Thursday. Numerous flood warnings are in effect across the region, and a flood watch remains in effect across all of western Washington and much of western Oregon through Friday.
The City of North Bend Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is fully activated . If you have information regarding unmarked flooded roads or have other non-emergency needs, you can reach out to the EOC:
For LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES, please call 9-1-1
North Bend’s Sandbag Center
The city collaborates with King County’s Flood Control District, and as a member, it serves as a Sandbag Center. For residents concerned about localized flooding impacting homes and businesses, visit the Public Works Department this week for sandbags:
- Enter through the North Bend Way entrance, located at 1155 E North Bend Way
- Check in by visiting the Public Works Administration Building, located near the North Bend Way entrance to Public Works
- Please bring your own shovel
- Residents will need to fill bags themselves, but sand and bags are available free of charge
Sandbag Center Hours
The Sandbag Center is open on weekdays, during business hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For emergency management concerns or questions, please email EM@northbendwa.gov. Read the National Weather Service’s Flood Watch by visiting www.forecast.weather.gov.
Learn about flood preparedness by visiting King County’s Flood Preparedness webpage. Sign up for flood warnings at Flood Warning System - King County, Washington.
Public Works crews will continue maintaining drainage ditches, culverts, storm drains and roads. You can help prevent localized street flooding as well by keeping catch basins near your own property clear of debris. For more information about this agreement, visit King County’s Sandbag Distribution webpage.
