UPDATE: Mill Creek floodwater closes roads, dozens without power Friday afternoon

UPDATE 5 p.m. Friday – The city of Salem announced that 2.8 million gallons of untreated sewage flowed into the Willamette River.

“The discharge took place in the 100 block of Union Street NE. The overflow began at about 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18 and was stopped at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 19,” the city statement said.

“Signs have been posted advising residents to avoid contact with the water in the Willamette River and the other locations…