Snoqualmie Valley Community Event · October 2026

Flood Preparedness & Resilience

Protecting Our Community Through Education, Preparedness, and Flood Insurance Awareness 

Flooding around the Snoqualmie River after heavy rains moved into the area on Oct. 22, 2019, on NE Tolt Hill Road. Photo: King5

Our commitment to the Valley

More than a policy. A promise to our community.

Our Commitment

At Valley Insurance, flood protection is more than just insurance. It is a commitment to helping our communities understand their flood risk, prepare for emergencies, and recover when disaster strikes.

Statewide Advocacy

As one of the nation's leading advocates for flood insurance education and flood resilience, we work throughout Washington State to help homeowners, renters, business owners, and community leaders better understand flood risk and access the resources available to protect their families and property.

Join the Forum

We invite you to join us for our upcoming Flood Preparedness & Resilience Forum, where local experts will share valuable information about flood forecasting, emergency preparedness, flood insurance, mitigation options, recovery resources, and long‑term resilience strategies.

In-Person Forum

Community Forum

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Riverview School District Building

15510 1st Ave NE, Duvall, WA 98019

No RSVP needed

Virtual Forum

Online Zoom Meeting

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Live on Zoom

Join by clicking button below

Our commitment to the Valley

Whether you've flooded before or just want to be ready.

This forum brings together local experts to help you understand risk, take action, and know your options — before, during, and after a flood event.

rescue
Understand local flood risks and forecasting tools
Sign up for flood alerts and warning systems
Prepare before, during, and after flood events
Explore flood insurance coverage & common myths
Understand claims & disaster assistance programs
Learn rebuilding requirements & permits
Discover mitigation options, elevations & buyouts
Connect with local floodplain & emergency experts

Expert Speaker Panel

Hear from the people who know your risk best.

Local officials, emergency managers, and floodplain specialists share what they know — including Valley Insurance's own Angela Donaldson, CFM.

Angela Donaldson (1)

Angela Donaldson, CFM

Valley Insurance

Flood insurance coverage
Building and contents coverage
Business flood protection
Loss avoidance strategies
Waiting periods and policy considerations
Claims handling
Disaster assistance coordination
Ken Zweig

Ken Zweig, CFM

King County Water &
Land Resources

Flood Warning Center resources
Flood forecasting
Flood warning systems
Flood alert notifications
Regina Fletcher

Regina Fletcher

Snoqualmie Valley Preservation Alliance

Flood history and local impacts
Floodzilla monitoring tools
Flood photographs and historic data
River gauge monitoring
Push notifications and community resources
Luke Eckert

Luke Eckert

Emergency Management Coordinator - City of Duvall

Emergency preparedness
Community response
Rachael Sibug

Rachael Sibug

Emergency Operations Manager - City of Carnation

Before, during, and after-flood response
Emergency preparedness
Community emergency resources
John Cooper

John Cooper

Building Official - City of Snoqualmie

Repair and rebuilding considerations
Post-flood recovery
Permits and compliance requirements
Seth Ballhorn

Seth Ballhorm

King County Water & Land Resources

Property acquisitions and buyouts
Flood risk mitigation
Home elevation projects
Long-term resilience planning

Event Schedule

Two hours, well spent.

5:30 PM
Doors Open & Community Resilience Fair
6:15 PM
Welcome & Introductions
Angela Donaldson, CFM
6:20 PM
Flood Warning & Forecasting
Ken Zweig, CFM
6:26 PM
Floodzilla & Community Monitoring Tools
Regina Fletcher
6:32 PM
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Luke Eckhart & Rachael Sibug
6:42 PM
Flood Insurance Essentials
Angela Donaldson
6:52 PM
Recovery & Rebuilding After a Flood
John Cooper
7:02 PM
Flood Mitigation Options
Seth Ballhorn
7:12 PM
Community Q&A Panel
7:25 PM
Closing Remarks

Stay Informed

Sign up for real‑time flood alerts.

These free tools let you track river conditions and get warned the moment things change.

King County Flood Warning System

flood.kingcounty.gov

Free email and text alerts during flood events — choose which King County rivers affect you and the flood phase levels you want to be warned about.

Floodzilla

floodzilla.com - Snoqualmie Valley Preservation Alliance

A live network of river gauges along the Snoqualmie River, tracking conditions in real time. Check current levels anytime, from your computer or phone.

Why Flood Insurance Matters

1 inch

of water can cause thousands of dollars in damage

Homeowners policies don't cover flood damage.

Flood insurance can help protect your home, belongings, business, and financial future. Even properties outside of high-risk flood zones can experience flooding due to heavy rainfall, drainage issues, changing weather patterns, and unexpected flood events. 

Our goal is to empower community members with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to make informed decisions about protecting what matters most. 

Have questions about flood insurance?

Our team is here to help. Contact Valley Insurance to discuss your flood risk, coverage options, and strategies to protect your family, home, business, and future.