![]() ![]() ![]() South Drift Creek Road at Mile Post 1.5 to 1.8 (East of Cutler City area).East Devils Lake Road at Mile Post 3.2 at Hill Road junction (East of Lincoln City Outlet mall area).Road closuresĪs of Friday afternoon, Lincoln County emergency services reported two road closures: The town of Otis overall has seen dramatically high water as the Salmon River overflows its banks. Buses from the local school district have been helping move those who have been evacuated from the park.Ī different RV Park in Otis, along the Salmon River outside Lincoln City, also saw flooding, according to Lincoln County Emergency Management, which posted dramatic pictures of homes surrounded by water Friday morning. Since then, Tillamook County Sheriff, Lincoln Water Rescue, and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department have been aiding Nestucca Fire and the Coast Guard. ![]() when they were first notified of the flooding. In some parts of the RV park, floodwaters have risen to 4 feet or more.Īn officer from Nestucca Fire and Rescue on the scene said the RV park was "all hands on deck" since 7:30 a.m. Other local agencies rescued another eight people. Coast Guard evacuated 12 people and three dogs from the RV park by helicopter. Some people within the park were able to drive out before the water levels rose drastically, but dozens remain trapped by the flooding Neskowin Creek. The park near Neskowin flooded Friday morning as deep water, fueled by rain and high tide, collected in the low-lying areas. View Gallery: PHOTOS: Flooding on the Oregon Coast RV park in Neskowin and Otis flooded, evacuated NWS said that in the past 24 hours, Tillamook and Lincoln counties have received between 2.77 and 4.04 inches of rain. Numerous rivers and creeks reached minor flood stage on the northern Coast, including the Siletz, Nestucca, Salmon, Trask and Wilson rivers. The rivers appeared likely to crest Friday afternoon before dropping Friday night and Saturday, according to National Weather Service river gauges. High water prompted the closure of Highway 18 at milepost 1, near the interchange with Highway 101 outside Otis. Highway 101 is seeing slow travel due to high water. Swollen rivers blocked roadways, threatened homes and trapped people.Īt least two RV parks - one in Neskowin and one in Otis - were flooded and evacuated Friday morning. Downpours across northwestern Oregon, particularly in coastal communities in Lincoln and Tillamook counties, saw severe flooding Friday. Watch Video: Think before driving through high water ![]()
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