Salem Area Sand Bags Stations Available

Sand Bags

(SALEM, Ore) — The City of Salem says that the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch that includes the Salem Area.

Minor flooding exists in many flood prone areas. Additional rain or snow is expected later today and tonight.

Public Works staff are monitoring conditions and are prepared to respond as needed.

Free sand and sandbags are available at three locations:

West Salem: Park & Ride, Wallace Road NW and Brush College Road NW

South Salem: Public Works Operations, 1420 20th Street SE

East Salem: Lowe's, 1930 Turner Road SE

Go to www.cityofsalem.net and click on EMERGENCIES in the upper right corner.

Here are other actions Salem residents can take:

Concerned about stream levels in your area? Go to www.cityofsalem.net and click on EMERGENCIES in the upper right corner.

Select the Stream and Rainfall Monitoring button to get real-time reporting on current streams and weather.

Please ensure storm drains in your area are clear of leaves and other debris.

Report local flooding or other water, sewer, tree, and traffic issues to Public Works Dispatch at 503 588-6333.

The EMERGENCIES page also includes information on Salem road closure as well as links to Polk County and Marion County road closures, Willamette River level/projections, Salem weather, ODOT conditions, and Salem area traffic cameras.