Heavy rain on top of melting snow leads to landslides, flooding



SEATTLE -- Rain paired with melting snow across the Puget Sound area led to multiple landslides and flooding issues Thursday.

The National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement saying large amounts of moisture have increased the threat of landslides across Western Washington. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources showed landslide risk ranging from low on the east side of the Cascades to extreme in Pierce and Thurston counties.



Landslides in Mason County, Pierce County and Seattle were reported, closing area roads and impacting traffic.









A mudslide forced the cancellation of the Sounder north line commuter train between Seattle and Everett. Sound Transit said the tracks would be cleared and service resumed on Monday if there are no other slides in the area.

Swollen rivers and overworked drains caused flooding in multiple locations. In Bothell, 120th Avenue NE was closed due to feet of water over the roadway. In Bellevue, SE 7th Place East was closed, with at least one car stuck due to water.



Q13 News Chief Meterologist Walter Kelley said rain will continue through Friday. Current forecasts predict that the Deschutes River, Skookumchuck River and the Chehalis River will exceed flood stage.



And while rain clogs the lowlands, freezing rain significantly impacted mountain passes.

For a list of Washington State road closures, visit the Washington State Department of Transportation's website.