More wet weather due after brief respite.Byline: Rebecca Nolan The Register-Guard As sunshine washed over the Willamette Valley The Willamette Valley (pronounced [wɪˈlæ.mɪt], with the accent on the second syllable) is the region in northwest Oregon in the United States that surrounds the Willamette River as it proceeds northward from its on Wednesday afternoon, it was easy to forget that driving rain and blowing winds had flooded Lane County roadways and closed or delayed school start times just hours earlier. Runoff that had been creeping up driveways and lawns toward homes pulled back around midday. High water that swamped roadways receded. The clouds parted and revealed blue skies. But forecasters warned Oregonians not to break out the deck chairs just yet. The National Weather Service predicted that another wet weather system would move through the Pacific Northwest today and tonight. Some areas can expect 1 to 3 inches of rainfall between today and Friday. The forecast rain will fall on already saturated ground, once again overwhelming city drainage capabilities and forcing runoff into low-lying areas. One such area is the Springfield Country Club, where water still covered much of the back nine holes on Wednesday afternoon. It was the second time this year that the Mohawk River Mohawk River River, east-central New York, U.S. The Hudson River's largest tributary, it flows 148 mi (238 km) south and east to join the Hudson at Waterford, north of Troy. runneth over and shut down part of the golf course, golf shop first assistant Jeff Gaskill said. Despite the soggy green, about 10 golfers came out to hit some balls during the brief sunbreak. Gaskill wasn't too worried about the flooding. "It tends to dry out just as fast as it fills up," he said. The weather had more serious consequences for area schools on Wednesday. The Blachly School District canceled classes because of flooding and mudslides. Students had been sent home early Tuesday when a tree fell on power lines bringing electricity to the K-12 school. Bus service for students of the McKenzie School District was delayed two hours because of a power outage Noun 1. power outage - equipment failure resulting when the supply of power fails; "the ice storm caused a power outage" power failure equipment failure, breakdown - a cessation of normal operation; "there was a power breakdown" . And high water blocked the road just north of Elmira High School
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A large puddle on Interstate 5 near Goshen caused at least two crashes when drivers hit the water, hydroplaned and spun out. No one was seriously injured. Oregon State Police urged motorists to use caution during heavy rain and to drive at speeds appropriate for the weather conditions. Flooding afflicted af·flict tr.v. af·flict·ed, af·flict·ing, af·flicts To inflict grievous physical or mental suffering on. [Middle English afflighten, from afflight, cities throughout Lane County, including Mapleton, where the Siuslaw River The Siuslaw River (pronounced sigh YOU slaw) is a river, approximately 110 mi (177 km) long, along the Pacific coast of Oregon in the United States. It drains an area of approximately 4560 sq mi (11900 km²) in the Central Oregon Coast Range southwest of the Willamette was more than 2 feet above flood stage Flood stage is the point at which the surface of a river, creek, or other body of water has risen to a sufficient level to cause damage. When a body of water rises to this level, it is considered a flood event. Wednesday afternoon. Water levels there were expected to fall over the next couple of days, the weather service said. The Willamette River Willamette River River, northwestern Oregon, U.S. It flows north for 300 mi (485 km) into the Columbia River near Portland. Oregon's most populous cities are in its valley. The Fremont Bridge, a steel arch with a main span of 1,225 ft (373 m), crosses the river at Portland. near Harrisburg was expected to remain high - but below flood stage - until Friday. A handful of streets flooded overnight. "Fortunately it's mostly nuisance-type stuff as opposed to earlier this year when we had property damage," City Administrator Bruce Cleeton said. Sand and bags will be available at BN Park at the corner of Fourth and Smith streets for residents who want to take precautions against future flooding, he said. Sand and bags also are available in Cottage Grove Cottage Grove, village (1990 pop. 22,935), Washington co., SE Minn., near the St. Croix River; inc. 1965. There is farming (cattle, sheep, corn, and soybeans) and manufacturing (chemicals and machinery). at South Lane Rural Fire and Rescue headquarters, 233 Harrison Ave. ROAD CONDITIONS Check conditions before leaving home. On the phone: (800) 977-ODOT On the Web: www.tripcheck.com From the road: Dial 511 on your cellular phone CAPTION(S): Tom Adams, of television station KVAL, putts on a partially submerged green at the Springfield Country Club as a lead-in for news about flooding. |
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