CORVALLIS, Ore. — Benton County officials are urging the community to be cautious of possible flooding risks this week.
The timing of the flooding may change, but it is currently expected to occur Wednesday, Nov. 20 through Saturday, Nov. 23.
Flooding: River monitoring shows that the Willamette River may have impacts all along the riverbanks and into south Corvallis as well as around Kiger Island Road and other areas. Flooding is not expected to reach Action Stage, but precautions should continue to be taken. The Mary’s River will also get full, but it is not yet projected to flood in a significant manner. Smaller streams and tributaries will be full and may experience localized flooding as well. The Long Tom near Monroe will also hit “Action Stage” which will cause localized flooding along low-laying areas…