Clark County Public Works offers closure information and safety reminders for heavy rain weather conditions

VANCOUVER – As heavy rains continue, county roads and parks are beginning to see impacts.

Public Works response

Members of the public who encounter flooding, standing water, downed trees, or other issues on county roads are encouraged to report it by calling (564) 397-2446 or using the online form at clark.wa.gov/public-works. As Public Works receives these reports, staff respond to the location of the issue and assess the situation. Where our crews are able to solve the issue, for example, by removing leaves from a clogged storm drain or moving a fallen tree off the roadway, they are doing so as quickly as possible. In many cases, such as when rising rivers and creeks flood roads and bridges, the only recourse is to close the road and wait for the creek, stream, or river levels to decrease.

Many parks with river access may experience areas of localized flooding. In some locations, roads and parking lots may become inundated. Fast-flowing and rising water, storm debris and slope instability can create exceptionally hazardous conditions. Park visitors are reminded to stay away from rivers and out of any areas of standing water.

Closures and impacts

This information will be updated throughout this weather event.

Closures

As of noon, Thursday, March 12

• Northeast 159th Street between Northeast 72nd Avenue and Northeast 75th Court

Estimated reopening times are not known.

Safety reminders

Drivers are reminded to:

• Not drive through water if they can’t tell how deep it is
• Never drive into areas closed with signs or barricades
• Slow down and increase following distance
• Slow down and give space to workers on or near the roadway

Park and trail visitors are reminded to:

• Avoid flooded areas
• Never drive off-road to avoid standing water
• Do not approach or enter rivers and streams

For information about road and park projects, closures, opportunities for community input, and more, residents can follow Public Works on X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook and Instagram and view information on Nextdoor. Residents can also visit clark.wa.gov/public-works to sign up for email notifications.

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Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.