Is Portland in danger of flooding?

Is Portland in danger of flooding?

26,906/177,901 homes in Portland have some flood risk.

Where is flooding in Oregon?

According to the National Weather Service, the main flooding concerns are rivers near the Oregon Coast and Willapa Hills, however, rivers and creeks are expected to flood in the Cascades as well.

Does the Willamette River flood?

Also expect major widespread flooding from Santiam confluence to Oregon City. numerous roads and structures are flooded. The Willamette River also backs up water from tributary streams and creeks, which in turn produces flooding of residential neighborhoods along these creeks in Salem and Keizer.

When was the last big flood in Portland Oregon?

February 9, 1996
The winter of 1995 – 1996 was one of the wettest on record in the Pacific Northwest.

What rivers are flooding in Oregon?

current River Levels:

  • Alsea River – Waldport/Tidewater along Hwy 34.
  • Salmon River – Otis along Hwy 18 and N. North Bank Road.
  • Siletz River – Siletz along Hwy 229.
  • Yaquina River – Newport/Toledo along Hwy 180/Eddyville, Crystal Creek Loop, Elk City Road, Yaquina Bay Road.
  • Yachats River – Yachats along Yachats River Road.

What causes floods in Oregon?

In Oregon, flooding is most common from October through April when storms from the Pacific Ocean bring intense rainfall. Flooding can be aggravated when rain is accompanied by snowmelt and frozen ground.

What is flood stage for the Willamette River?

ABOVE 20 FT… ACCESS ROADS TO THE ISLANDS ON THE WILLAMETTE RIVER IN THE SALEM VICINITY BEGIN TO FLOOD. ABOVE 18 FT… NUMEROUS SLOUGHS ARE FILLED……

Stage: 8.40 ft
Flow: 18.5 kcfs*
* Thousand cubic feet per second

How high is the Willamette River right now?

ABOVE 20 FT… ACCESS ROADS TO THE ISLANDS ON THE WILLAMETTE RIVER IN THE SALEM VICINITY BEGIN TO FLOOD. ABOVE 18 FT……

Stage: 8.27 ft
Flow: 17.9 kcfs*
* Thousand cubic feet per second

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