A fallen tree and downed power lines blocking Parson Road have finally been cleared and the road is open, according to Washington County Land Use and Transportation.
More than 900 Forest Grove Light & Power customers lost power after high winds brought down trees in Forest Grove late Monday afternoon. With all power restored in the city, Forest Grove crews headed to Beaverton Tuesday to help PGE crews.
Residents in rural western Washington County remained without power Tuesday afternoon, and at least one road remained closed due to a downed tree and power lines as of Tuesday afternoon.
A windstorm tore through Forest Grove starting Monday afternoon, taking out trees, damaging at least one apartment building, knocking out power for homes and much of downtown and damaging at least one business Monday.
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The Portland office of the National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for much of Northwest Oregon, including the greater Gales Creek region. The watch is in effect through late Tuesday night. It's just one weather hazard expected.
The Portland office of the National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for much of Northwest Oregon, including Forest Grove. The watch is in effect through late Tuesday night. A Wind Advisory runs from noon Monday through 4 a.m. Tuesday.
