Significant rainfall predicted; use caution

For Immediate Release: Thursday, November 12, 2015

The National Weather Service is predicting significant rainfall starting tonight [Thursday, 11/12] through Saturday in Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon.

Heavy rains reduce driver's visibility and can result in flooding. Be prepared and make smart choices:

• When driving, turn on your lights, slow down and watch for bicyclists and pedestrians. Visit ODOT's webpage for Driving in the Rain Tips(Link is external).
  
• Clear out storm drains and culverts adjacent to your property to prevent flooding.
• Do not move or drive around barricades. Never enter areas where water covers the roadway. Even a few inches of flowing water can sweep you off the road. If you see flooding on the road -- turn around, don't drown.

To request help or report a road hazard call:

• 9-1-1 (life-threatening emergency).
• 503-629-0111 (after hours, non-emergency).
• 503-846-ROAD (846-7623) or wc-roads@washingtoncountyor.gov (during business hours).
• 503-681-3600 Clean Water Services(Link is external) (flooding in urban unincorporated areas).
  
• Use this online form for non-emergency road service.
• Follow @WashCoRoads(Link is external) on Twitter for road alerts.
  

No flood warning has been issued. However, should local flooding occur:

• Call the appropriate jurisdiction(Link is external) in city neighborhoods and on County roads inside cities.
  
• Call Clean Water Services(Link is external) at 503-681-3600 for roads in urban unincorporated areas.
• Visit one of the self-service sandbag sites located throughout the County, if needed.

Washington County is committed to planning, building and maintaining a great transportation system, ensuring the safety of all roadway users, and operating the county roadway system in a cost-effective and environmentally responsible manner.

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