Clark County Public Works will keep the community updated on closures and impact of current weather event
VANCOUVER – As heavy rains and gusty winds continue, county roads and parks are beginning to see impacts. Updates are listed under “Closures and 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 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 where rising rivers and creeks are flooding roads and bridges, the only recourse is to close the road and wait for creek, stream or river levels to decrease.
Closures and impacts
This information will be updated throughout this weather event.
Closures
- Northeast 156th Street at Northeast 102nd Avenue in Brush Prairie
- Northeast 112th Avenue north of Northeast 156th Street in Brush Prairie
- UPDATE, 1:30 p.m.
- Northeast J R Anderson Road between Northeast 72nd Avenue and Northeast Mason Creek Road, east of La Center
- Haapa Boat Launch
- Lewisville Regional Park
- Lucia Falls Regional Park
- Moulton Falls Regional Park
- Daybreak Regional Park
Estimated reopening times are not known.
Other Impacts
Many parks, including Haapa Boat Launch, Daybreak Regional Park and Lewisville Regional Park, are experiencing areas of localized flooding. In some locations, roads and parking lots are inundated. Fast-flowing and rising water, storm debris and slope instability are creating hazardous conditions.
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.
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When it rains pitchforks and naked babies all day long, at some point all that can be done is close a road when it starts flooding. The coast range is really getting hammered in this.
Good night to stay inside with a nice glass of American Bourbon…with one ice cube…
Cheers!