High water in Glenn Creek at Orchard Heights Park on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter)
Update: The flood watch issued for Salem and much of western Oregon expired at 4 p.m., said John Bumgardner, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
Bumgardner said as of 4:30 p.m. Monday, Salem had 2.02 inches of rain. The agency is forecasting another half inch to an inch of rain between by 10 p.m. Tuesday. He said the weather service didn’t record any high water in Salem Monday.
There is a 90% chance of rain Monday night, and the snow level will rise to 2,500 feet, according to the agency.
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Salem residents should watch for potential high water Monday due to heavy rain in the Mid-Willamette Valley, according to the National Weather Service’s Portland office.
The agency on Sunday issued a flood watch in effect through Monday afternoon for much of western Oregon, saying excessive water runoff may flood rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying areas.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks, according to the alert, and floods could occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
“Snow melt from the lower elevations will contribute to additional river rises,” the alert said.
The National Weather Service is forecasting a 100% chance of rain Monday, with the snow level dropping from 2,000 feet to 1,500. There is an 80% chance of rain Monday night, and the snow level will rise to 2,000 feet after midnight.
“Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop,” the alert said.
As of Monday morning, the city of Salem had four sandbag filling stations open, with sand and sandbags available at the following locations:
-Wallace Road Park & Ride at 1439-1453 Brush College Rd NW
-Southeast 22nd Street and Oxford Street
-Lowe’s Home Improvement at 1930 Turner Rd SE
-Woodmansee Park at 4629 Sunnyside Rd SE
-Ardeshir Tabrizian
