Ongoing heavy rainfall and rising river levels have forced multiple road closures in and around Auburn, prompting city officials on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 to urge drivers to plan extra travel time and use alternate routes.

Current Road Closures:

Green River Road SE:

Green River Road SE is closed between 100th Ave SE and the Auburn city limits due to flooding.
There is no vehicle access to the Auburn Golf Course at this time.
There is no estimated time for reopening.

D Street NE:

Due to flooding, D Street NE is closed in multiple segments:

Closed between 49th Street NE and S 277th Street.
Closed between Auburn Way N and I Street NE.

Drivers should expect delays, use alternate routes, and follow all detour signs. Local access is very limited in these areas.

S 277th Street:

S 277th Street is closed in both directions between Auburn Way N and 108th Ave SE (in Kent) due to flooding.
This closure is being managed in coordination with the City of Kent and regional partners.

Safety Reminders:

Turn around, don’t drown. Never drive through standing or moving water. Just a few inches can disable a vehicle or sweep it off the roadway.
Do not go around “Road Closed” or “High Water” signs or move barricades.
Allow extra travel time and use higher, alternate routes whenever possible.

City officials reminded residents not to drive through flooded roadways.

“Turn around, don’t drown,” the city said, warning that even a few inches of water can sweep a vehicle off the road.

Drivers are also urged to obey road closure and high water signs, avoid moving barricades and use higher routes whenever possible.

You can also monitor flood levels live at https://flood.kingcounty.gov/.

For non-emergency flooding issues such as minor water over roads or blocked storm drains, residents are asked to use the SeeClickFix app or call the city’s non emergency line at 253 288 2121. Anyone facing an immediate threat to life or safety should call 911.

The City of Auburn said it will continue monitoring conditions and provide updates at auburnwa.gov or through its official social media channels.