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Flooding along Issaquah Creek in 2020 caused significant damage to nearby homes and public infrastructure. In response, King County, as service provider to the King County Flood Control District, is working to improve flood resilience.

King County is studying flooding on Issaquah Creek and six creeks that flow into it. We’ll use this information to update flood maps for the area. New maps will better represent flood hazards to nearby communities. The maps will also help individuals make decisions that keep themselves, their families, and their property safe.

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Issaquah Creek Flood Study Area 

We will study 28 miles of Issaquah Creek and portions of six small creeks that flow into it. The small creeks include East Fork Issaquah Creek, North Fork Issaquah Creek, McDonald Creek, Carey Creek, Holder Creek, and an unnamed creek 0217 in the Four Lakes area. The study area is within unincorporated King County and the City of Issaquah.

Map of Issaquah Creek and the flood study area.

complete
complete
Fall 2022

Flood mapping study project begins

live
live
Fall 2022-2023

Field Survey, technical analyses, draft mapping

planned
planned
Winter 2024

Draft flood maps generated

planned
planned
Spring 2024

Flood maps made available to the public

planned
planned
Spring 2024

Public meeting

planned
planned
Spring 2024

Public comment period opens

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planned
Summer 2024

Public comment period closes

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planned
Fall 2024

Submission to FEMA