The City of Burien conducted a study looking at causes and possible solutions for widespread chronic flooding in the Boulevard Park neighborhood.
Project Location
Boulevard Park neighborhood of Burien. Project area boundaries are S 120th St to the north, 12th Ave S to the west, Des Moines Memorial Dr S to the east, and S 136th St to the south.
Project Overview
A primarily privately owned stormwater conveyance system flows through the Boulevard Park neighborhood west of Des Moines Memorial Dr in Burien. The neighborhood has experienced nuisance flooding for many years, but circumstances have changed in recent years that have exacerbated this flooding and resulted in annual significant flooding of several properties and structures, beyond what was experienced previously. This study analyzes the likely causes of both the long-term chronic flooding and the more recent severe flooding, researches possible solutions, and proposes a recommended solution to permanently alleviate this flooding.
Project Documents
Boulevard Park Flood Reduction Study and Interactive Map (for desktop)
Boulevard Park Flood Reduction Study and Interactive Map (for mobile)
Project Status
The study is being presented to the Burien City Council on October 25. Next steps will be discussed at that time.
Project Manager
Dan O'Brien
Stormwater Engineer
(206) 241-4647
[email protected]
Updated October 21, 2021