City of Sumner's Flood Protection Update November 2010- Vol 2, Issue 3 |
| Getting Prepared for La Nina |
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The National Weather Service reports that this is a La Niņa year, which means a colder, wetter winter with a historically higher possibility of lowland snow. Flooding is dependant on a number of factors, but they are suggesting that the probability of flooding in both the Puyallup and White Rivers will be higher during this weather cycle.
In preparation for the winter weather, we recommend that you take some time to check your household's emergency plans. Here are links to some great websites to help you prepare for severe weather in advance:
Take Winter by Storm
Red Cross
In addition, you may want to monitor the weather closely. Here is the link to the National Weather Service Seattle.
Keep an Eye on the Rivers
Sumner can be affected by the Puyallup and White Rivers. Hydrographs help show you the current and expected levels of the rivers. Although there are no gauges right at Sumner, the following links help you monitor the rivers.
Puyallup River 1
Puyallup River 2
White River |
| Update on Long-Term Flood Protection |
In our last update, we talked about how many Pierce County cities were asking to be left out of the Pierce County Flood Control District. The City of Sumner urged that all cities are affected by flooding, so the District should include the entire County.
On October 25, the Pierce County Boundary Review Board signed off on a district that encompasses the entire county. However, this issue may not be over as the decision could still be appealed to County Superior Court. |
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Sumner's Issues Appear on In District |
Sumner cannot tackle flood protection alone. The City continues to work in partnership with many jurisdictions, including Pierce County for both short- and long-term solutions. County Councilmember Joyce McDonald featured the flood issue on her recent In District feature update on PCTV and asked Sumner Mayor Dave Enslow to also appear. |
