Landslide Closes Major Highway After Heavy Rain In Pacific Northwest

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December 10, 2015

Kevin McLeod, co-owner of the Riverview RV Park, wades through floodwaters near a partially submerged car Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, after he hooked up a pump to get rid of water that flooded RV's and other vehicles Wednesday morning in Puyallup, Wash. The National Weather Service says wind and rain are expected to slow Wednesday, but snow may continue to fall in the mountains. (Ted S. Warren/AP)

Interstate 5 in Washington state is closed after heavy rains in the area triggered a mudslide. Governor Jay Inslee has called for a state of emergency.

High winds and rain have caused several deaths in Oregon as well. Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson speaks with Conrad Wilson of Oregon Public Broadcasting about the dangerous conditions in Oregon and Washington.

Guest

Conrad Wilson, reporter for Oregon Public Broadcasting. He tweets @conradjwilson.

This segment aired on December 10, 2015.