Heavy Rains Cause Landslides on Highways Across Oregon

Heavy rain in the Northwest part of the state has caused the Columbia and Willamette Rivers to swell, and in some places the downpour has led to destructive landslides that shut down highways.

Boaters Advised to Avoid Willamette River as High Water Dislodges Logs and Debris

WW’s news partner KATU floated the river today with Portland Fire and Rescue, capturing on video the mess that has accrued as water levels swell.

Swelling Willamette and Columbia Rivers Could Flood Parts of Portland This Weekend

It’s unusual for Portland to get flood warnings this time of year, but the National Weather Service says heavy rain from Northeast Oregon is overwhelming local watersheds.

What to Watch This Week: Low-Budget Occult Creatures, A Cartoon About the Perils of Technology and Prince Tribute

It Has Rained More Often in the San Francisco Bay Area This Year Than in Portland

So far this year, the city’s rainy day record has been surpassed by San Francisco, San Jose and Santa Rosa. The Bay Area’s ABC7 News reports that San Francisco and San Jose have both seen 46 days of rain so far, whereas Seattle has seen 39 and Portland’s received 42.

National Weather Service of Portland Issues Flash Flood Warning For Eagle Creek Burn Area

Heavy rainfall in the Columbia River Gorge today has prompted the National Weather Service of Portland to issue a flash flood warning for the Eagle Creek Burn area.

Portland-Area Snowpack Levels Have Risen by Nearly 30 Percent Since the Start of February

The snow and heavy rain that have been blanketing the Pacific Northwest for the past few weeks have brought snowpack levels up to be closer to normal.

Some Areas Near Portland Got Over Four Inches of Rain Yesterday, Turning Towns Along the Columbia River Into Ponds

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