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Parking Lot Closed At Woodmansee Park Due To Expected Flooding - 12/08/25

Salem, Ore. – Heavy rainfall is expected in the Willamette Valley over the next few days, so the City of Salem is closing Parking Lot 3 at Woodmansee Park. This is the lot closest to the playground.

 

Updated weather models show that Parking Lot 3 could be under water tonight through Wednesday.

 

A flood watch remains in effect from the National Weather Service.

 

Rainfall probabilities calculated early this morning predict a significant amount of rain for the next 60 hours or so. The most likely rainfall amounts range for 1.75 inches to 2.75 inches.

 

Find more information about flooding online.

 

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Parking Lot Closed At Woodmansee Park Due To Expected Flooding - 12/08/25

Salem, Ore. – Heavy rainfall is expected in the Willamette Valley over the next few days, so the City of Salem is closing Parking Lot 3 at Woodmansee Park. This is the lot closest to the playground.

 

Updated weather models show that Parking Lot 3 could be under water tonight through Wednesday.

 

A flood watch remains in effect from the National Weather Service.

 

Rainfall probabilities calculated early this morning predict a significant amount of rain for the next 60 hours or so. The most likely rainfall amounts range for 1.75 inches to 2.75 inches.

 

Find more information about flooding online.

 

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