Kitsap launches Point No Point study on stormwater, flooding concerns

By Staff report • December 15, 2025 1:30 am
File photo Flooding occurred at Point No Point in Hansville in 2022.
File photo Flooding occurred at Point No Point in Hansville in 2022.

Kitsap County Public Works Stormwater Division has launched a yearlong study to better understand stormwater and flooding concerns in the Point No Point area.

Beginning in December, the Stormwater Division and its technical partners will gather information to analyze how water moves through the area. The project will use data to help identify options to improve drainage and reduce flood risks along Point No Point Road and the surrounding areas, per a county news release.

The project will wrap up at the end of 2026 and will outline three conceptual design alternatives. It is funded by a Stormwater Strategic Initiative (SIL) grant from the Washington Department of Ecology via the National Estuary Program.

Upcoming work

This month, residents may notice short-term field work taking place. All field work will be completed by a small crew (2-3 people) using hand tools. Crews will carry proper identification and will not enter private property without prior permission. No construction or disturbance to the marsh will occur during this phase, per the release.

This field work is not related to the Point No Point beach restoration project, which is wrapping up later this winter.

Field work for the stormwater study this winter may include:

  • Installing flow-measuring equipment at one or two locations, including near or inside the outlet pipe structure from the marsh and another upstream site to be determined. These devices help track how much water is moving through the area during storms and high tides.
  • Conducting brief survey work within the public right of way to better understand local elevations, drainage patterns, and observations during high tide events.

Point No Point experiences flooding from high tides, groundwater, and heavy rain. With climate conditions changing, the Stormwater Division says understanding these patterns is essential to:

  • Protect public infrastructure from flooding
  • Reduce safety risks during storms and high-water events
  • Support healthy habitat for fish and wildlife
  • Honor the cultural and community values that make the area unique

Community engagement opportunities

Public meetings are planned for spring 2026, when the Stormwater Division will share early findings and conceptual stormwater approaches for feedback. Additional opportunities for community conversations may be scheduled as the study progresses.