Flood — Polk, Oregon

2006-01-10 to 2006-01-14 · near Suver, Polk, Oregon

Wider weather episode

A series of wet Pacific storms brought heavy rains to the area, causing flooding and damage. Here is a list of rivers that flooded during this event: Pudding River at Aurora, Clackamas River near Estacada, and near Oregon City, Tualatin River near Dilley and at Farmington, Nehalem River near Foss, Willamette River below the Falls at Oregon City, South Yamhill River at McMinnville, Long Tom River at Monroe, Siuslaw River at Mapleton, Marys River near Philomath, Siletz River at Siletz, Mohawk River near Springfield, Luckiamute River near Suver, Wilson River near Tillamook, and Trask River near Tillamook.Flooding also brought widespread damage to northwest Oregon. Low-lying areas and agricultural lands saw the most damage, while multiple road closures were due to flooding over local roads. Heavy rains and flooding on the coast caused a landslide in Seaside, which washed away part of Lewis and Clark Road.Also during this event, Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski declared a state of emergency in 24 of Oregon's 36 counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5485921. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.