The gates at Fern Hill Road are up, blocking access to a popular route for Forest Grove commuters trying to get to the east side of the county.
“Fern Hill Road is closed between Taylor Way and Geiger Road due to flooding,” the Washington County Department of Land Use and Transportation said in a message.
Two gates—one at Taylor Way and one at Geiger Road—on Fern Hill Road are shut by county crews as water floods the roadway.
Before driving the road during periods of heavy rain, it’s always good practice to check out the cameras on tripcheck.com to see if it’s closed or not.
The county urged motorists to find an alternative route.
Fern Hill Road has reopened, Washington County Land Use and Transportation said Tuesday.
Closed since Friday after floodwaters overtook the roadway and a driver and their car became trapped in floodwaters, needing rescue, it was the second such closure this rainy season.
In the month of January 2026, the Forest Grove Police Department serviced 1,805 calls total, with an average of 58 calls per day. This and more in the stats for the first month of the year.
Browns Camp Off-Highway Vehicle Campground in Tillamook State Forest is switching from first-come, first-served to reservation-only when it reopens April 1. Advance bookings open March 2.
Chas Hundley
