With one wet weather system after the other projected to move through the area over the next few days, the King County Road Services Division is advising motorists to be on the lookout for a variety of road-related problems.

The National Weather Service is advising the public that rain combined with warm temperatures will cause some rivers to rise in Western Washington, which could impact roads in lowland areas. Given ground saturation, motorists should also watch for water runoff and debris on local roads, especially in areas prone to landslides.

Minor flooding on the Snoqualmie and Tolt rivers has already prompted two road closures near Carnation. If continued rain causes rivers to rise further, road crews will begin patrolling roads in low-lying areas that are particularly vulnerable to flooding.

Residents are reminded that it can take a couple of days or more for water to recede from flooded roads before they can be inspected for damage and safely reopened. So motorists should identify alternative travel routes to reach their destination if they plan on traveling in flood-prone areas over the next few days.

Motorists are also reminded never to driver around road closure signs or through deep standing water. Driving through flood water can cause your vehicle to stall or make you lose control, which can have life-threatening consequences.

Homeowners can help reduce the impact of heavy rain by making sure storm drains around their property are free of debris and are draining properly.

Residents who spot problems on roads maintained by King County should report them by calling the Road Services Division’s 24-hour help line at 206-296-8100 or 1-800 KC ROADS. You can also sign up for King County Road Alerts by visiting www.kingcounty.gov/roads.