Beware Toilet Rats: Floodwaters Spark Unusual Warning in Washington
Beware Toilet Rats: Floodwaters Spark Unusual Warning in Washington
US · Published Dec 23, 2025
Washington officials warn of increased risk of "toilet rats" due to recent flooding.
Floodwaters have forced rodents into sewer systems, increasing the chance they surface through toilets.
Residents are advised to stay calm, close the lid, and attempt to flush the rat, contacting pest control for larger rats.
Floodwaters force rats into sewer systems
Washington officials are warning residents about 'toilet rats' after recent historic flooding. Public health officials in Seattle and King County are alerting residents to the increased risk of rodents entering homes through toilets because floodwaters are forcing them into sewer systems.
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