When the Willamette River at Salem Rises
When the Willamette River rises, particular roads in Marion County flood.
These heights are only an approximation of roadway flooding. Often the actual roadway flooding is dependent upon local stream flows and other factors.
Salem Gauge Height | |
39 | |
38 | |
37 | "Old" Keizer Dike Crested; new dike possibly higher |
36 | |
35 | |
34 | |
33 | |
32 | |
31 | Windsor Island Road floods |
30 | |
29 | Homes on Fox Lane flood (built within the flood plain) (approximate river height) |
28 | |
27 | |
26 | Homes on Browns Island flood (built within the flood plain) (approximate river height) |
25 | |
24 | |
23 | South River Road and Talbot Roads flood |
22 | |
21 | Willow Lake outfall impeded, pumping required |
20 | Homestead Road at Browns Island floods |
19 | |
18 | |
17 | |
16 | Wheatland Ferry closes |
