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November 2006 flooding photos

Nov. 16, 2006

King County Road Services Division crews have been responding to the effects of heavy rainfall and flooding across areas of unincorporated King County. In response to the flooding, the Road Services Division has closed numerous roads, the majority of which are located in the Snoqualmie Valley. Following are pictures of some of the flooding damage, taken by crew members out in the field.

Emergency access road for Upper Preston residents.
Upper Preston emergency access road.
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Rock riprap used to stabilize the bank.
Rock "riprap" used to stabilize the bank.
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Slide E. of 5046
Slide on Upper Preston Road SE.
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Crews assess the damage at Preston Bridge
Crews assess damage at Preston Bridge.
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Preston Frontage Road Bridge
Damage to Preston Frontage Road Bridge.
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252nd Ave SE @ Issaquah Creek
252nd Ave SE @ Issaquah Creek.
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Rail damage to the Baring Bridge
Rail damage to the Baring Bridge.
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Clogged storm drain at NE 140th St. @ 87th Ave NE
NE 140th St. @ 87th Ave NE
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SR202 at 308th Ave SE
SR202 at 308th Ave SE
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Metro Transit shuttle for Upper Preston residents.
Metro Transit's shuttle for residents.
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Damage to the Upper Preston Road
Damage to the Upper Preston Road.
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Damage to the Upper Preston Road
Damage to the Upper Preston Road.
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Slide E. of 5046
Slide beyond Upper Preston bridge.
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Rocks shore up the bank along the bridge
Rocks shore up Preston Bridge bank.
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Upper Preston Bridge
Upper Preston Bridge.
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Tolt Hill Road
Tolt Hill Road.
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236 Ave SE at SE 216 St
236th Ave. SE at SE 216th St.
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SE 24th St & West Snoq. River Road
SE 24th St & West Snoq. River Road.
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Updated: Nov. 16, 2006


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