Persistent rain, rising rivers cause tough driving conditions in Pierce County

Rising rivers and creeks are causing several road closures in Pierce County. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, here are the county road closures as of 12:07 p.m. today:

— A seven-mile stretch of SR 162 is closed from Orville Road to just outside the town limits of South Prairie (milepost 11 to 17.5).

— SR 165 near Church Street in Wilkeson is closed due to flood waters.

— WSDOT and WSP have closed SR 410 at Traffic Avenue in Sumner due to water over the roadway.

— Standing water on I-5, SR 16, and SR 512 is creating potentially hazardous conditions for motorists.