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Stewart Road Bridge closed in Sumner for flooding from White River

Flooding These photos are aftermath of the first round of an atmospheric river that hit parts of Western Washington on December 8, 2025.

SUMNER, Wash. — The City of Sumner has closed the Stewart Road Bridge because of flooding from the White River.

The city closed the bridge at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

There’s no anticipated reopening.

The city will reassess mid-morning on Wednesday.

KIRO 7’s Meteorologists have called for Pinpoint Alert Days through Thursday because of an atmospheric river that’s been bringing strong winds, heavy rains and excessive flooding.

For the latest updates on the weather system, click here.

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