Field crews will be working through the weekend to keep an eye on the White River and our areas of concern while the Corps continues to release high flows to draw down the water being held by Mud Mountain Dam. We’re scaling back the full Sumner Emergency Operations Center to get some rest. If anything changes or becomes a problem, we’ll return and respond again.

Unfortunately, the weather forecast includes more rain early next week. We’ll be back Monday to assess what’s needed, including if we can reopen Stewart Road Bridge next week. In general, we hope we don’t have a repeat of this past week. Thank you for your vigilance through this difficult week and have a good weekend.

Photo: Public Works continues to add a wall of Hescoes to further protect against the White River.

Unfortunately, Stewart Road Bridge in Sumner will remain closed through the weekend at least. Levels on the White River remain too high to safely reopen this route this weekend. It’s hard to tell from this picture, but the new bridge will span the river higher than the old one.

Good morning, Sumner! A recap from through the night so you don’t have to doom scroll:
– No more active evacuation levels in Sumner. They were lifted last night for Rainier Manor, Rivergrove neighborhood & the 29th St neighborhood.
– Houston Rd, State St, and Stewart Rd Bridge remain closed.
– The Puyallup River is going down (yay!); the White River will still rise today with localized impacts, so stay alert and keep checking for updates.
– Sandbags are still available. We’re good for bags and volunteers – thank you to all who offered.
More info: www.sumnerwa.gov

Posted 12/11/25 @ 11:50 AM: Rainier View Level 3 evacuation orders have been rescinded.

The Puyallup River is declining, and the area is no longer under an evacuation order.

Residents may return home but are advised to remain alert, monitor official updates, and be prepared should conditions change.

Emergency officials will continue to monitor river levels and provide updates as needed.

If anyone evacuated needs overnight shelter, there is a Red Cross shelter available at Meridian Habitat Park in Puyallup. It will be open until tomorrow at 10 am. Located on South Hill at Meridian and 144th, it has space available.