Watch for high water on roads

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch through this weekend. Another wet period is expected early next week which will increase the threat of flooding. Melting snow and rainfall from incoming storms will keep river levels(Link is external) high for the next several days, with minor flooding possible in flood-prone areas.

For a list of roads impacted by high water, visit the Washington County Roads(Link is external) (www.wc-roads.com(Link is external)) website. Do not drive through standing water. If you encounter water flowing across a road, turn around - don't drown.

The public is asked to keep storm drains clear to reduce local flooding. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Self-service sandbag sites(Link is external) are located throughout the county if needed.

To request help or report a road hazard:

• Life-threatening - emergency response - call 9-1-1
• Report a road hazard - after hours - non-emergency response - (503) 629-0111
• Report a road hazard - during business hours M-F 8am-5pm - (503) 846-ROAD (846-7623) or wc-roads@washingtoncountyor.gov
• Submit an online request for a non-emergency road service (monitored M-F 8am-5pm)

• In city neighborhoods and on county roads inside cities - call appropriate city(Link is external)
• In urban unincorporated areas - call Clean Water Services(Link is external) at (503) 681-3600

For regional alerts, visit www.publicalerts.org(Link is external).

Monitor our Twitter feed for the latest county road information @WashCoRoads(Link is external).

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