Vol 3 Issue #4 April 2025
Formerly the North Douglas Herald
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Devastating Rain & Floods Inundate the City of Drain & Across Oregon
Story by Rusty Savage
Oregon experienced a devastating rain and
flood event in late February and early March.
This leading to rivers, creeks and dams spilling
over and flooding large swaths of many Oregon
communities. Since Feb. 24, severe storms
have caused significant flooding and landslides
throughout the state.
On Sunday, March 16th, both, Elk Creek
and Pass Creek, near Drain, surpassed 19.58 ft.
which is 1.82 and .26 ft. over flood stage and
inundated the community of Drain. Many homes
and businesses experienced minor to major flood
damage during the event. Some like the Drain
Liquer Store was able to keep water at bay with
sand bags, others, like the Drain Saw Shop,
Date St Apartments, Dr Joann Holland Clinic
and many garages and sheds, experienced major
flooding inside.
In Elkton, the Umpqua River reached a
maximum stage of 39.05 feet, which is 1.85
ft. over the flood stage of 37.2 ft. Elk Creek
reached 19.58 ft., .82 ft above flood stage. The
Umqua river swamped the Alfred S. Tyson Park.
Flooding was significant from Elkton, Scottsburg
to Kellogg.
In south Lane county the Willamette River
crested at 16.1 feet, which was 5 ft. above flood
stage, affecting Cottage Grove and vicinity.
In Albany even though the Willamette
was at 20.09, which is below flood stage, Bryant
Park was closed, and so was a section of Bryant
Way near the city limits. Linn County also closed
sections of four other roads because of high water.
Benton County closed two. The Willamette River
Continued on Page 5
Two Photos above from Drone footage, courtesy of Keagan Mast
Photo below left, courtesy of Mistie Savage
Photo below right courtesy of Ame Beard