HOOD RIVER, OREGON - DECEMBER 19: A sign warning of raw sewage in the river has been placed right beside Tucker Bridge in Hood River, Oregon on DECEMBER 19, 2025. Due to flooding and increased rain fall sewage has been reported in the river. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/Special to the Columbia Gorge News)
HOOD RIVER, OREGON - DECEMBER 19:: Yadier Ruiz, left, and Trenton Whitecotton, track laborers with the Mount Hood Railroad, clean debris off the railroad tracks that cross the Hood River in Hood River, Oregon on December 19, 2025. The workers said the river submerged the bridge over night from the rain that hit the area from the most recent atmospheric river. The crew will try to dislodge the debris under the tracks currently trapped by the water when the water recedes more and if it doesn’t come out on its own. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/Special to the Columbia Gorge News)
ODELL, OREGON - DECEMBER 19: Homeowner Juan Villa Batista, in the back, gets help from his neighbor Rene Morales in cutting branches and moving debris from a large tree that fell over in Batista’s front yard in Odell, Oregon on December 19, 2025. Batista said strong winds brought the tree down around 2:00 in the morning. He said he was very thankful it didn’t hit his house or hurt anyone. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/Special to the Columbia Gorge News)
ODELL, OREGON - DECEMBER 19: Rene Morales, right, helps homeowner Juan Villa Batista, in the back, cut branches and move debris from a large tree that fell over in Batista’s front yard in Odell, Oregon on December 19, 2025. Batista said strong winds brought the tree down around 2:00 in the morning. He said he was very thankful it didn’t hit his house or hurt anyone. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/Special to the Columbia Gorge News)
ODELL, OREGON - DECEMBER 19: Homeowner Juan Villa Batista uses a pick axe to break up muddy roots from a large tree that fell over in Batista’s front yard in Odell, Oregon on December 19, 2025. Batista said strong winds brought the tree down around 2:00 in the morning. He said he was very thankful it didn’t hit his house or hurt anyone. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/Special to the Columbia Gorge News)
ODELL, OREGON - DECEMBER 19: Homeowner Juan Villa Batista, left, uses a pick axe to break up muddy roots from a large tree that fell over in his front yard in Odell, Oregon on December 19, 2025. Batista said strong winds brought the tree down around 2:00 in the morning. He said he was very thankful it didn’t hit his house or hurt anyone. Batista had help from his neighbor Rene Morales, let, by taking the limbs off the tree with a saw. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/Special to the Columbia Gorge News)
HOOD RIVER, OREGON - December 31: Trenton Whitecotton, left, and Yadier Ruiz, right, track laborers with the Mount Hood Railroad, walk out on the tracks to clean debris off the railroad tracks that cross the Hood River in Hood River, Oregon on December 19, 2025. The workers said the river submerged the bridge over night from the rain that hit the area from the most recent atmospheric river. The crew will try to dislodge the debris under the tracks currently trapped by the water when the water recedes more and if it doesn’t come out on its own. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/Special to the Columbia Gorge News)
HOOD RIVER, OREGON - DECEMBER 19: A sign warning of raw sewage in the river has been placed right beside Tucker Bridge in Hood River, Oregon on DECEMBER 19, 2025. Due to flooding and increased rain fall sewage has been reported in the river. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/Special to the Columbia Gorge News)
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The landslide on Hwy 35 which has caused road closures between mile posts 76 and 73.
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Fifteenmile Creek in full spate near east The Dalles Dec. 19.
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Flooding waters on Fifteenmile Creek almost bury Cushing Falls on Dec. 19.
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HOOD RIVER, OREGON - DECEMBER 19:: Yadier Ruiz, left, and Trenton Whitecotton, track laborers with the Mount Hood Railroad, clean debris off the railroad tracks that cross the Hood River in Hood River, Oregon on December 19, 2025. The workers said the river submerged the bridge over night from the rain that hit the area from the most recent atmospheric river. The crew will try to dislodge the debris under the tracks currently trapped by the water when the water recedes more and if it doesn’t come out on its own. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/Special to the Columbia Gorge News)
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ODELL, OREGON - DECEMBER 19: Homeowner Juan Villa Batista, in the back, gets help from his neighbor Rene Morales in cutting branches and moving debris from a large tree that fell over in Batista’s front yard in Odell, Oregon on December 19, 2025. Batista said strong winds brought the tree down around 2:00 in the morning. He said he was very thankful it didn’t hit his house or hurt anyone. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/Special to the Columbia Gorge News)
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ODELL, OREGON - DECEMBER 19: Rene Morales, right, helps homeowner Juan Villa Batista, in the back, cut branches and move debris from a large tree that fell over in Batista’s front yard in Odell, Oregon on December 19, 2025. Batista said strong winds brought the tree down around 2:00 in the morning. He said he was very thankful it didn’t hit his house or hurt anyone. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/Special to the Columbia Gorge News)
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ODELL, OREGON - DECEMBER 19: Homeowner Juan Villa Batista uses a pick axe to break up muddy roots from a large tree that fell over in Batista’s front yard in Odell, Oregon on December 19, 2025. Batista said strong winds brought the tree down around 2:00 in the morning. He said he was very thankful it didn’t hit his house or hurt anyone. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/Special to the Columbia Gorge News)
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ODELL, OREGON - DECEMBER 19: Homeowner Juan Villa Batista, left, uses a pick axe to break up muddy roots from a large tree that fell over in his front yard in Odell, Oregon on December 19, 2025. Batista said strong winds brought the tree down around 2:00 in the morning. He said he was very thankful it didn’t hit his house or hurt anyone. Batista had help from his neighbor Rene Morales, let, by taking the limbs off the tree with a saw. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/Special to the Columbia Gorge News)
THE GORGE — Though more rain was forecast, the sun has been shining through the morning, and there is snow on the mountains, dusting down the onto Underwood as well.
Hood River County School district had a one-hour delay due to inclement weather, but no other local districts announced delays. The storm last night brought damage to the area similar to the night before.
A vineyard on Mill Creek Road gets soak by snow and rain Dec. 18.
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In all counties, check tripcheck.com for Oregon, and wsdot.com for Washington before venturing out as many roads are closed due to landslides and other debris blocking the road, including Hwy 35 which is closed between mile posts 76 and 73 as well as further up toward Warm Springs. Hwy 141 was closed for a time yesterday, and there is still damage in some places.
A snow-person made of giant silage bales patiently outwaits an atmospheric river in a field beside Mill Creek Grange on Dec. 19.
Martin Gibson photo
A message went out via HRATS about trail closures but due to lack of signage resources the notification of closures is online only. Hood River County strongly recommended avoiding outdoor recreation like hiking and using trails due to compromised road and trail conditions and further forecast of damage. Some forest roads are damaged, such as Post Canyon Road by Flume Creek which has compromised culverts, along with the trails. Road crews have been working around the clock to repair and mitigate damage from landslides and tree falls.
HOOD RIVER, OREGON - December 31: Trenton Whitecotton, left, and Yadier Ruiz, right, track laborers with the Mount Hood Railroad, walk out on the tracks to clean debris off the railroad tracks that cross the Hood River in Hood River, Oregon on December 19, 2025. The workers said the river submerged the bridge over night from the rain that hit the area from the most recent atmospheric river. The crew will try to dislodge the debris under the tracks currently trapped by the water when the water recedes more and if it doesn’t come out on its own. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/Special to the Columbia Gorge News)
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The Hood River crested around 11 feet at its height last night, breached bridge over the Hood River which prompted the railroad to cancel the trips scheduled for today, Dec. 19.
In Odell, stormwater and rainwater spilled into Odell Creek, contaminating the water for drinking and recreation and the Hood River County Health Department advises people to “avoid contact” altogether until water levels have dropped and it’s declared safe.
Fifteenmile Creek at high water, moss and briars still green from early winter's warmth and rain, and Red Alder catkins already swelling.
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In Wasco County there was flooding in Wamic and minor flooding in Tygh Valley but no other major damage from last night's weather. Water's Edge clininc is transfering operations to other facilities as is described in more detail here.
There was 5.51 inches of precipitation on Mount Hood yesterday, and about 2-4 inches of snow on the trail according to Temira Lital’s weather report. More snow is expected in the coming days. While the weather is currently sunny, the forecast predicts more rain in the coming days, especially on Monday; however, the forecast is not showing another atmospheric river at this time.
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