December 2025 Flood Event

AFTER THE DISASTER

~ DAMAGE ASSESSMENT HOTLINE: 360-740-2600 ~

Lewis County has established a dedicated damage reporting hotline for residents whose homes or properties were affected by recent flooding. Call 360-740-2600 and leave a message with your first and last name, your phone number and the address of the damaged site. Lewis County will return your call within two business days. This information will help staff conduct preliminary damage assessments and connect you with recovery assistance. Other important contacts are as follows:

DAMAGE ASSESSMENT / REPORTING

Reporting helps us connect you with resources, including potential FEMA assistance.
Lewis County Hotline: 360-740-2600

WATER SAFETY / HEALTH MATTERS

Public health issues such as drinking water quality, clean-up efforts and animal disposal.
LC Public Health: 360-740-1138

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL

For information about the disposal of flood-damaged debris, including details about disposal vouchers and collection sites.
Lewis County Solid Waste Utility: 360-740-1451

REPAIRING AND REBUILDING

For info on building permits, which are required for work on roofs, walls, siding, cabinets, insulation, etc.
LC Community Development: 360-740-2696

PROPERTY VALUES / TAXES

For information about how to seek a reduction in property values for flood-damaged property.
LC Assessor’s Office: 360-740-1392

MONETARY DONATIONS

The United Way of Lewis County is coordinating the collection of and disbursement of monetary donations for those affected by the flood.
United Way of Lewis County: 360-748-8100

Helpful Links

NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS

~ IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CALL 911 ~

ROADWAY FLOODING

  • To report roadway flooding, call the county’s non-emergency line at 360-740-1105.

LEWIS COUNTY PUD OUTAGE

CITY LIGHT POWER OUTAGE

  • To report a City Light power outage (for residents within Centralia city limits) call 360-330-7512 (during regular business hours) or 360-736-7040 (after hours).

FIRE DEPARTMENTS

OTHER:

  • Riverside Fire Authority (RFA): 360-736-3975
    Riverside Fire Authority serves roughly 26,000 residents in a 184-square-mile area that includes parts of Centralia and the Hanaford Valley, Seminary Hill, Cooks Hill, Lincoln Creek Valley, Independence Valley and Garrard Creek areas.
  • City of Centralia: 360-330-7680

Sandbag Locations

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