Soon after the windstorm, controversy began in Seattle over the drowning death of Kate Fleming as well as the issue of possible problems with storm water drainage which some believe may have led to her death and the flood damage of several homes on the evening of December 14.
A controversy emerged in Seattle shortly after a strong gust of wind, focusing on the fatal drowning of Kate Fleming and concerns about potential flaws in the city's drainage system, which some believe may have contributed to her death and the damage caused by flooding on December 14.