Web links to more flooding information
January 7, 2009
NEW — 11:46 a.m. Jan. 7, 2008
Roads are closed in Issaquah for flooding today and Public Works Operations workers have been out delivering sand and sandbags to residents.
Go to the city’s flood information page here.
Learn more about the city’s flood warning system here.
See a map of road closures here.
Get the city’s flood information brochure here.
Check the forecast for Issaquah here.
Read the National Weather Service’s flood warning here.
Beware of flooding, collapsing roofs from snow melting
December 26, 2008
NEW — 4:23 p.m. Dec. 26, 2008
A flood watch has been issued by the National Weather Service until noon Sunday. And mostly rain is in the forecast for the next several days.
The city’s Public Works Operations team has been working to keep storm drains clear for rain and melting snow. Residents can also help by keeping storm drains near their homes clear of debris, snow and ice. Also, when driving, watch for any puddles of water or areas of ice.
Residents also need to be aware of the potential for some roofs (especially flat ones) to become overloaded with heavy snow, rain and thick ice in the next couple of days. If needed, consult with a professional roofing or snow removal contractor.
Watch for these warning signs of overloading:
Severe roof leaks, indicating torn roof membranes.
Ripples or bends in metal supports.
Loud popping noises emanating from the building structure.
Water ponds in areas where it never accumulated before.
Obvious deformities in the roof.
High wind warning is still in effect; power outages possible
December 20, 2008
NEW — 3:26 p.m. Dec. 20, 2008
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning that is in effect until 1 p.m. Sunday. The forecast is calling for snow and ice in the city over the next 24 hours as well. Read more
High winds are coming; prepare now for power outages
December 19, 2008
UPDATED — 1:31 a.m. Dec. 19, 2008
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning in effect from 9 a.m. Saturday to 4 p.m. Sunday. This warning upgrades the high wind watch, which had been in effect.
Residents and local officials in the warned area should be prepared for widespread damage and power outages that could last for more than a week.
People need to prepare now for major disruption resulting from this windstorm. Be sure to have enough supplies on hand to last for several days should you be stranded at home. By late Saturday morning, it may be too late to prepare.
National Weather Service warns of frigid temperatures for area
December 13, 2008
Cold could be dangerous to elderly, children and pets
NEW — 8:38 p.m. Dec. 13, 2008
Below is a winter warning from the National Weather Service in Seattle:
THE LONGEST STREAK OF COLD WEATHER SINCE DECEMBER 1990 IS ON THE WAY… WHILE THE POSSIBILITY OF LOWLAND SNOW SHOWERS IS IN THE FORECAST AT TIMES OVER THE NEXT
FEW DAYS…IT IS THE FRIGIDLY COLD TEMPERATURES EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT WEEK THAT COULD HAVE THE GREATEST IMPACT ON WESTERN WASHINGTON.
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