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Green River and Howard Hanson Dam Information
It is important to note that there are two rivers passing through the City of Auburn, thus there is always some threat of flooding. Renters, homeowners, and businesses are advised to review their insurance policies to ensure they are covered for flooding, sewer backup, landslides, sinkholes, and other issues commonly associated with significant rain events. These events can occur even with the Howard Hanson dam operating as designed. The following links contain useful information on flooding and related events: Current Green River ConditionsView current flows and flood stages
Receive Warning and Notification Messages
Other Emergency Notification
Evacuation Routes In the event of an evacuation due to Green River flooding, notifications will be made as far in advance as possible. Residents should take routes they are most comfortable with to reach their previously arranged housing location. Those who have not pre-arranged for alternate housing will be directed to emergency shelters. Those shelters will be announced at the time of the event. The City of Auburn has previously designated evacuation routes that are clearly marked with blue and blue and white "Volcano Evacuation" signs posted throughout the city. All of these routes lead to safer high ground. Regional roads information Sand BagsSandbags are not currently available from the City of Auburn. Most home improvement stores and sandbag companies have bags for sale. To dispose of sandbags obtained previously, visit King County's sandbag disposal and recycling information View a Sandbagging Tips video Resources
Key AgenciesFlood InsuranceContact your insurance agency or visit the National Flood Insurance Program website. At the request of Commissioner Mike Kreidler, the Legislature and Gov. Chris Gregoire approved additional authority to take steps to help ensure that businesses in Washington's Green River Valley can find excess flood and business interruption coverage. The bill, HB 2560 History
Links to Related Press Releases2011 Releases
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CONTACTEmergency Management 340 E Main St., Suite 201 Auburn WA 98002 Phone: 253-876-1925 Fax: 253-939-7769
RelatedAuburn Lahar Evacuation (PDF)
(must have an address within the Auburn city limits to register) Auburn is a StormReady city!
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In January 2009, the Army Corps of Engineers notified the City of Auburn of damage at the Howard Hanson Dam which placed the City at a higher risk of flooding. Repairs to the dam were complete in October 2011, at which time the flood threat to the City of Auburn returned to it's previous levels. The information below is provided for reference purposes. 
