Where is Desimone levee on Green River? Scary visuals emerge from King County amid flash flood

The National Weather Service said the Desimone levee on Washington’s Green River breached near Todd Boulevard in King County amid rising floodwaters.

Updated on: Dec 16, 2025, 03:31:43 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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The National Weather Service announced that the Desimone levee on the Green River in Washington's King County breached on Monday as the water level rose due to flooding. A flash flood warning has been issued for King County, WA and parts of southern Seattle. The Desimone levee is located near the Todd Boulevard in King County.

The NWS issued a flash flood warning for multiple areas - with places like Renton, Kent, Tukwila and the Orillia region under placed warning. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson said that the water is moving north on the I-405.

Meanwhile, scary footages of the rising water levels in King County after the Desimone levee break.

Where Is The Desimone Levee?

The Desimone Levee on the Green River is a flood-control embankment on the right east bank of the river in King County, Washington, protecting parts of Tukwila and Kent. It runs roughly from South 180th Street to South 200th Street near Todd Boulevard along the lower Green River.

Also read: King County flash flood: Levee breaks near Tukwila, water moving towards I-405 - Check evacuation map

Parts Of Seattle Under Warning

Parts of southern Seattle, bordering Washington's King's County, were also placed on a flash flood warning. NWS Seattle has issued a warning for multiple south Seattle areas, in coordination with King County NWS.

"In coordination with King County, we have issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for a levee breach in Tukwila WA near Todd, Blvd," an X post by NWS Seattle read. “Water is likely moving north towards I-405. In addition, an evacuation notice is now in effect from King County.”

Two schools, one hospital, and more than 46,000 people are at risk across Washington and Seattle, the NWS estimates.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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