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 heated debate began in Seattle immediately following a severe storm, centered on the tragic circumstances surrounding Kate Fleming's death and questions regarding possible issues with the city's stormwater management systems, which some suspect might have played a role in her demise and the subsequent flooding of several homes on December 14.