Heavy Rains Expected in Corvallis

The National Weather Service reports that a period of wet weather bringing heavy rainfall will be moving through the Corvallis area, starting Wednesday and continuing through Saturday. These rains may result in localized street flooding, most likely caused by storm drains plugged by leaves.

If local flooding does occur, you are encouraged to assist by clearing blocked storm drains of leaves and debris, when possible. However, you should NOT remove any storm drain covers or grates. If a storm drain on the street within the Corvallis city limits is completely plugged, please contact Public Works at 541-766-6916.

The Willamette River is expected to rise as a result of the additional rainwater, but is not predicted to reach flood levels during this rain event.  However, the higher river levels will cause the City’s drainage system to operate more slowly.  If you have a concern about potential flooding on your property, you can obtain sand and bags at the following locations. Please remember to bring your own shovel to fill the bags:

• Wilson Elementary - 2701 NW Satinwood St., south parking lot. 
• Cheldelin Middle School - 987 NE Conifer Blvd., west parking lot.
• Lincoln Elementary - 110 SE Alexander Ave., parking lot off SE 3rd St. 
• Corvallis High School - 1400 NW Buchanan Ave., in east parking lot located off of 11th St.
• Grant Avenue Baptist Church - 1625 NW Grant Ave., in back parking lot off of 17th St.
• Corvallis 509J School District Office - 1555 SW 35th St., west parking lot located behind bus shelter on 35th St.

For information about street conditions within the Corvallis city limits, call the Public Works Department. For information about road conditions in Benton County outside the city limits, call Benton County Public Works at 541-766-6821.  State highway information is provided by ODOT in recorded messages updated 5 times daily at 800-977-6368.