Additional rain increases risk of landslides

All the heavy rain this weekend has put extra pressure on soil instability, which leads to an increased threat of landslides.

Landslide warning signs include:

– Springs, seeps or saturated ground in areas that have not typically been wet before
– New cracks or unusual bulges in the ground, pavement, or sidewalks
– Soil moving away from foundations
– Broken water lines or other underground utilities
– Rapid increase or sudden decrease in creek water levels
– A faint rumbling sound

For more information on landslides from Washington State Department of Natural Resources, go to http://bit.ly/2mtA3wn.