A sudden mudslide in West Virginia dumped water and debris onto a major highway, trapping thousands of drivers in their cars for over eight hours. Emergency crews are working to clear the mess, but it’s been a chaotic and frustrating ordeal for everyone stuck in the gridlock.

Editor’s Note: Mudslides might not make national headlines like hurricanes or wildfires, but they can wreak just as much havoc—especially in hilly or mountainous areas. This one turned a routine commute into a nightmare, highlighting how vulnerable our roads are to extreme weather. It’s a reminder that infrastructure and emergency response need to keep up with climate-driven disasters.