As you may have noticed, it’s been raining quite a bit here in Seattle over these last few days. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) says the more than 3 inches of rain fell in less than 24 hours during the Pineapple Express storm this weekend pushed the city well over its landslide threshold.
As you can see from this map, Queen Anne was on the higher end of the rainfall—receiving an estimated 3.5 to 4 inches. SPU recommends that residents be on the look out for potential landslides.
Here is a short list of measures that can be taken to help protect yourself and your property from landslides:
- Inspect sloping areas for indications of slope movement (such as cracks in the ground, and newly tilting trees) and erosion.
- Check downspouts, to make sure they are functioning and routed to a safe location.
- Be sure that your irrigation system is shut off.
- Keep fill and yard waste off slopes.
SPU crews are currently at full capacity responding to emergency calls from customers after the storm. To report flooding or blocked drains or heavy pounding in the street, please call (206) 386-1800. More information on landslide emergencies here.