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Severe Flooding in Willamette Valley Triggers Evacuations, Rescues
12/20/2025
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Story summary
- Heavy rainfall on December 18 flooded the Willamette Valley, causing school delays, road closures, and power outages affecting around 18,000 residents.
- The Clackamas River rose to major flood levels, prompting Level 3 evacuation orders in Clackamas County for Paradise Point and South Pioneer Crossing.
- Firefighters conducted water rescues as the Molalla River rose rapidly.
