Flash floods have washed the Hill’s sidewalk cafes down some of the city’s some 80,000 storm drains. It’s also a soppy day at the Broadway Farmers Market. In the meantime, be on the lookout for backed up gutters and urban flooding. Call Seattle Public Utilities if you see a gutter getting out of hand.
Call (206) 386-1800 if you notice a culvert blockage
* • The City of Seattle has specially trained and equipped crews to perform this type of work.
* • Be prepared to give the location of the blockage by street name or intersection description.
* • To protect your safety, do not try to clear blockages. Not all blockages can be cleared during the storm – often crews need to wait until the floodwaters recede.
* • Stay out of traffic, and don’t try to lift heavy metal grates or maintenance (man) hole lids.
* • If you are near a detention pond during a storm, do not enter the pond area – these ponds are designed to fill with floodwaters, often very quickly. Do not operate any valves or open any chambers or boxes. Do not enter any creeks or culverts to attempt to remove or dislodge debris.
