Happy National Scrabble Day! Around here, high-value words include river, levee, floodplain, and prepared. The King County Flood Control District works year-round to reduce flood risks and help protect communities across King County. Now that’s a winning word game strategy. #NationalScrabbleDay

The King County Flood Control District recently announced the availability of over $14M in grant funding for projects that reduce the impact of #flooding in King County. Learn more at the informational session on April 15 and apply by May 22: kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/grant-progra...

Our latest blog recaps the December 2025 post-flood event briefing presented to the King County Flood Control District Executive Committee on April 1. Read more: kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/executive-co...

Happy hump day! 🐪 Fun things to do on a Wednesday: ☕ Get a coffee 🌦️ Check the forecast 🚶 Take a walk ✅ Cross something off your list 🌊 Visit our Flood Resources Page and learn how to Be Flood Ready kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/flood-resour... #HumpDay #BeFloodReady #FloodSafety

Happy International Beaver Day! 🦫 Beavers are an important part of the King County region, helping create wetlands, improve water quality, add habitat complexity, and slow and store water on the landscape. We’re proud to celebrate the connection between healthy ecosystems and flood risk reduction.

It’s National Wildlife Week! 🐟🦆🌿 The King County Flood Control District knows flood risk reduction and ecosystem restoration can go hand in hand. Healthier rivers, connected floodplains, and restored habitat help reduce flood risks for people while supporting wildlife too. #NationalWildlifeWeek

Happy World Aquatic Animal Day 🐟🌊 Our flood risk reduction work also helps restore healthier rivers and floodplains, supporting the aquatic species that call King County home. Healthy rivers = thriving ecosystems + resilient communities 💙 #WorldAquaticAnimalDay #BeFloodReady

💧 $14M+ in flood reduction grants now available! Applications open April 2 for projects that reduce flood risks & build resilience—especially those responding to the 2025/2026 flood season. 🔗 Learn more: kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/applications... #grants #befloodready #floodsafety

April is Arab American Heritage Month. We celebrate the cultures, contributions, and leadership of Arab American communities in King County and beyond. We remain committed to serving all residents through equitable flood risk reduction. #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth #EquityMatters

On International Day of Transgender Visibility, we honor and stand with transgender and nonbinary members of our community. We are committed to equity and ensuring all King County residents are served and protected through our flood risk reduction work. #TransDayOfVisibility #EquityMatters

Monday blues? We’ve got a cure. 💙 Take a few minutes to check out our flood resources page and get prepared. 🌊 Future you will be VERY glad you did! 😉 Learn more at: kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/flood-resour... #BeFloodReady

It’s Friday…which means your weekend plans should include a river. 💙🌊 Fresh air, flowing water, and maybe a duck giving you side-eye. 🦆 Go visit your favorite river this weekend, and don’t forget to #getoutdoors #BeFloodReady #FridayVibes #LoveYourRiver

Chair Dunn and Supervisor Fain share how we’re responding to historic flooding, investing in recovery, and planning for resilience across King County. 🔗 Read the blog: kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/perspectives...

📖 Tolkien Reading Day 🧙‍♂️ When it rains and rivers rise, a fellowship forms, not with swords, but with data, planning, and flood risk reduction. Their quest? Protect King County from rising waters. Join the quest 👉 kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/flood-resour... #BeFloodReady #TolkienReadingDay

💧 Flooding can happen anytime, so it’s always a good time to #BeFloodReady. Take a few minutes to: ✔️ Know your risk ✔️ Sign up for alerts ✔️ Make a plan Start here 👉 kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/flood-resour... #kcflooddistrict #Preparedness #FloodSafety

🌧️ It’s #WorldMeteorologicalDay! Weather data = better flood preparedness. At the King County Flood Control District, we rely on forecasts, river monitoring, and real-time data to help protect communities when storms hit. Here’s to the meteorologists helping keep us safe! 🌍💧 #floodsafety

As of 10 a.m., March 20, 2026, the Tolt and Snoqualmie rivers are at Flood Phase 3. The South Fork Skykomish, White, and Cedar rivers are at Flood Phase 2 and the Green River is at Phase 1. The Flood Warning Center is open and can be reached at 206-296-8200 or 800-945-9263. #befloodready

Our Board recently received an update on December 2025 post-flood recovery. Crews have inspected 386 flood facilities, identified damage at 163 sites, and completed 16 emergency repairs to protect communities. Learn more: kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/update-on-th...

As of 9 a.m., March 19, 2026, the Tolt, Snoqualmie, and White rivers remain at Flood Phase 2. The South Fork Skykomish, Green, and Cedar rivers are at Flood Phase 1. The Flood Warning Center is open and can be reached at 206-296-8200 or 800-945-9263. #befloodready #floodsafety

The Tolt and Snoqualmie rivers remain at Flood Phase 3. The White River remains at Flood Phase 2, and the South Fork Skykomish, Green, and Cedar rivers are at Flood Phase 1. The Flood Warning Center is open and can be reached at 206-296-8200 or 800-945-9263. #befloodready #floodsafety

As of 8 a.m., March 18, 2026, the Tolt River has reached Flood Phase 3. The Snoqualmie and White rivers remain at Flood Phase 2, and the South Fork Skykomish and Cedar rivers have risen to Flood Phase 1. The Flood Warning Center is open and can be reached at 206-296-8200 or 800-945-9263.

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In the Pacific Northwest, a little rain is part of the celebration. At the King County Flood Control District, we work year-round to reduce flood risk and protect communities along our rivers. Here’s to safe, resilient communities. Rain or shine! 🌧️ #StPatricksDay

It’s National Surveyors Week! Surveyors play a vital role in flood risk reduction. Their precise measurements help map rivers, levees, and floodplains so engineers can design projects that protect homes, roads, and communities. Thanks to the surveyors who help keep us all safer and more resilient.

It’s Friday the 13th 🖤 Superstition? Optional. Flood preparedness? Essential. 🌊 We work year-round maintaining levees & restoring floodplains so King County communities don’t have to rely on luck. #FridayThe13th #FloodSafety #kcflooddistrict

🌊 March 14 is International Day of Action for Rivers Learn about our rivers — and simple ways you can help protect them — in our latest blog: 🔗 kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/celebrating-...

King County residents & businesses impacted by the December 2025 flooding: Low-interest disaster loans are now available through the U.S. SBA. Deadlines: 📅 April 27, 2026 (property damage) 📅 Nov. 24, 2026 (economic injury) Apply at: sba.gov/disaster #FloodRecovery

It’s National Napping Day 😴 You catch some Z’s. We’ll keep an eye on the rivers. 🌊 We work year-round on levees, floodplain restoration & storm prep so you can rest easy. #NationalNappingDay #FloodSafety #ckflooddistrict

Flood damage isn’t typically covered by standard homeowners or renters insurance. Flood insurance can help protect your home and financial future. Learn more about flood risks and resources in King County: kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/flood-resour... #BeFloodReady #kcflooddistrict #FloodSafety

It’s World Conservation Strategy Day 🌿🌊 Our flood risk reduction projects often restore floodplains, reconnect rivers & support healthy habitat — because conservation and community safety go together. Protect nature. Protect people. 💚 #Conservation #FloodSafety #kcflooddistrict

The King County Flood Control District’s amended 2026 Budget invests $127.6M. Read the blog (linked here) + full Budget Book on our Transparency page. 🔗 kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/building-a-s... #BeFloodReady #kcflooddistrict #FloodSafety

It’s World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development ⚙️🌎 Engineering powers our flood risk reduction work — from levee design to floodplain restoration — protecting communities while supporting healthy rivers. #WorldEngineeringDay #SustainableDevelopment #kcflooddistrict

It’s World Wildlife Day 🌿🦅 Our flood risk reduction projects often restore floodplains, reconnect rivers & improve habitat for fish and wildlife. Protecting communities + supporting biodiversity go hand in hand. 🌊💚 #WorldWildlifeDay #HabitatRestoration #kcflooddistrict

March is Women’s History Month 💙 We celebrate the women — engineers, scientists, planners & leaders — who help reduce flood risk, restore habitat & protect our communities. Resilient rivers. Stronger communities. Inspired leadership. 🌊 #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInSTEM #kcflooddistrict

It’s National Retro Day. 📼 Before constant notifications, people unplugged by walking along the river. King County’s river trails are still the perfect place to slow down, recharge, and reconnect with nature. #NationalRetroDay #kcflooddistrict #FloodSafety #GetOutdoors

In Pt 2 of our Board series, Supervisors Balducci and Mosqueda share about projects that help our communities and the environment. 🔗//kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/perspectives-from-the-flood-control-district-board-equity-accountability-and-community-resilience-part-2-of-a-three-part-series

It’s National #ClamChowderDay! 🥣 A good bowl of clam chowder is all about preparation and the right ingredients. So is flood risk reduction. Our work strengthening levees and restoring floodplains helps keep King County communities safe and resilient. #FloodSafety #kcflooddistrict

Happy #TwinPeaksDay! The iconic Twin Peaks opening features Snoqualmie Falls and the Snoqualmie River. While the show was mysterious, flood risk isn’t. We work year-round to manage river flows & reduce flood risks so communities in the Snoqualmie Valley stay safer and resilient. #snoqualmiefalls

It’s #NationalInvasiveSpeciesWeek Native plants help stabilize riverbanks, support wildlife, and strengthen natural flood protection. That’s why ecosystem restoration is a key part of reducing flood risk across King County. Healthy rivers protect healthy communities. #NativePlants #FloodSafety

Flood risk isn’t shared equally. On World Day of Social Justice, we reaffirm our commitment to reducing flood risks and supporting resilient, healthy communities across all of King County. Resilient rivers. Resilient communities. #SocialJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #kcflooddistrict

The December 2025 flood was one of the largest in King County history. Read how agencies responded and what we learned: 🔗 kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/december-202... #kcflooddistrict #FloodSafety #PublicService

Valentine’s Day is over…but loving your rivers is a year-round commitment. 💙 We show our love by strengthening levees, reducing flood risks, and restoring floodplains across King County. Because true love flows all year long. #LoveYourRivers #kcflooddistrict #FloodSafety

Happy Lunar New Year from the King County Flood Control District! 🧧 This season of renewal reminds us why we work year-round to reduce flood risk and protect communities across King County. Wishing you health, happiness, and prosperity in the year ahead. #LunarNewYear #Yearofthehorse

In observance of Presidents’ Day, the King County Flood Control District office will be closed Monday, February 16, and will reopen Tuesday, February 17. #PresidentsDay #HolidayNotice

Flood Event Report released on the historic December 8–30, 2025 flooding, which was one of the largest flood events in decades. 🔗 Read today’s blog + download the report: kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/flood-event-...

💙💚 Go Hawks! 💚💙 Congrats to the Seattle Seahawks on their Super Bowl win! As we come together for today’s parade, we’re celebrating more than football, we’re celebrating community, connection, and showing up for one another. That same spirit powers our work to build a safer, more resilient region.

🔬 Tomorrow is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We recognize the women using STEM skills to reduce flood risk and protect communities, and we encourage young girls to explore education and careers in science. The future needs your curiosity and talent. 🌊 #WomenInScience #STEM

🎉 The King County Flood Control District sends a big congrats to the Seattle Seahawks on winning Super Bowl LX – what a performance! 🏆💙💚 A 29–13 victory and your second championship! Here’s to your teamwork, grit, and community spirit. Go Hawks! 🏈🌧️ #GoHawks #12s #SuperBowlChampions #seahawks

The King County Flood Control District is proudly joining the 12s in cheering on the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl on Sunday! Wishing the team the best of luck. Go Hawks! Bring it home! 💙💚 #GoHawks #12s #SuperBowl #kcflooddistrict

🏈🌧️ From basins to blitzes, we’re celebrating the Seahawks’ Super Bowl run with a little floodplain fun. 👉 Read the blog here: kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/%f0%9f%8f%88... Go Hawks! 💙💚 #gohawks #12s #superbowl #kcflooddistrict

Flood season in King County lasts through April 🌧️ Knowing your flood risk is a key part of flood preparedness. Visit our Flood Resources page to check the Flood Risk Map and learn simple steps to Be Flood Ready. 🔗 kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/flood-resour... #BeFloodReady #kcflooddistrict