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King Tides & Downtown Flood Readiness

During heavy rain and King Tides, the City of Olympia expects shoreline flooding in parts of Downtown. This information, provided by the Olympia Downtown Alliance, is based on guidance from the City, to help keep our community informed and safe.

  • 11.3.2025

PREDICTED KING TIDES

  • Fri. Nov. 7 – Sat., Nov. 9, 2025 (7 – 8:30 am)
  • Fri. Dec. 5 – Tues. Dec. 9, 2025 (6:30 to 10 am)
  • Thurs. Dec. 25 – Sun. Dec. 28, 2025 (9:30 to 11:30 am)
  • Sat. Jan. 3 – Thurs. Jan. 8, 2026 (6:30 to 10 am)
  • Thurs. Jan. 22 – Sat. Jan. 24, 2026 (8 to 9:30 am)
  • Sun. Feb. 1 – Thurs. Feb. 5, 2026 (6 to 8:30 am)
  • Tues. Jun. 16 – Weds. Jun. 17, 2026 (8:30 to 10 pm)

HOW TO PREPARE

  1. Make a note of this year’s King Tides (University of WA Tide Calendar) when flooding risk increases.
  2. Follow the local National Weather Service’s social media for information on coastal flooding.
  3. Sign up for Capitol Lake flood advisories at capitol.wa.gov (includes nearby park weather and closure alerts).
  4. Register for Budd Inlet Flood Advisories through Thurston County Alerts at tcalert.org

Find more info at olympiawa.gov/downtown-flooding