AUBURN, Wash. — Residents and businesses in Auburn faced a dire situation Saturday night after a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation notice was issued due to severe and rapidly worsening flooding.
The affected area included locations south of S 277th St., east of SR 167, west of the Green River, and north of 42nd St. NE, encompassing the Trail Run community, Copper Gate Apartments, and surrounding neighborhoods.
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Authorities urged immediate evacuation and emphasized that conditions were dangerous and access routes were being lost, stating,”Do not wait. Leave now,” in the notification.
Residents were advised not to head north, as routes such as Auburn Way North, B Street NW, I Street NE, and SR 167 were unreliable or impassable. Those in the Trail Run community were instructed to evacuate east on S. 277th St. toward Lea Hill and then proceed north.
Evacuees were instructed to take only essential items, including medications, important documents, pets, and phone chargers.
Importantly, residents are warned against driving or walking through floodwaters and are reminded, “Turn around, don’t drown.”
Shelter is available at the Auburn Community and Event Center, located at 910 9th St. SE, and Ray of Hope at 2806 Auburn Way N. For those needing emergency evacuation assistance, calling 911 is advised.
Further updates and shelter information can be found HERE.
City crews and regional partners are working tirelessly, but there is no guarantee that flood control efforts will succeed. Conditions are rapidly changing and could deteriorate without warning. Residents are urged not to delay and to leave immediately, while continuing to monitor official City of Auburn updates.
