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Flooding Anticipated Along Salem Waterways - 12/19/25

Salem, Ore. — Some areas of Salem will see more flooding today. Waters will continue to rise until larger streams – Mill Creek, Shelton Ditch and lower Pringle Creek north of Mission Street – hit their peak sometime between 2 and 7 p.m. today.

 

While significant rain is now over, the upper Mill Creek watershed received more rain overnight than anticipated. Flood water is now pushing through Salem. This flood water will impact areas of Mill Creek, Shelton Ditch and lower Pringle Creek north of Mission Street.

 

You can monitor stream conditions, traffic conditions and find sandbag locations through Salem’s websites:

 

Due to rising water levels, City services at the Parkway Building (440 Church St. SE) are closed today, including the Customer Service Center and the Permit Application Center. All other City facilities remain open.

  • Customer Service Center. Customers requiring assistance from the Customer Service Center are encouraged to visit the Broadway (2850 Broadway St. NE) location. The City's Customer Service Center is available by phone at 503-588-7272 or info@cityofsalem.net.
  • Permit Application Center. For the remainder of today, the City's Permit Application Center is available by phone at 503-588-6256 or you can work with us online at https://permits.cityofsalem.net/PACPortal

 

See Salem’s Emergency and Disaster Preparedness webpage to see up-to-date information about stream levels, current road conditions, and additional high water safety tips to protect your home.

 

Contact the Public Works Dispatch Center any time at 503-588-6311 to report high water or other weather-related concerns. Sign up for Community Alerts to receive emergency notifications. 

Flooding Anticipated Along Salem Waterways - 12/19/25

Salem, Ore. — Some areas of Salem will see more flooding today. Waters will continue to rise until larger streams – Mill Creek, Shelton Ditch and lower Pringle Creek north of Mission Street – hit their peak sometime between 2 and 7 p.m. today.

 

While significant rain is now over, the upper Mill Creek watershed received more rain overnight than anticipated. Flood water is now pushing through Salem. This flood water will impact areas of Mill Creek, Shelton Ditch and lower Pringle Creek north of Mission Street.

 

You can monitor stream conditions, traffic conditions and find sandbag locations through Salem’s websites:

 

Due to rising water levels, City services at the Parkway Building (440 Church St. SE) are closed today, including the Customer Service Center and the Permit Application Center. All other City facilities remain open.

  • Customer Service Center. Customers requiring assistance from the Customer Service Center are encouraged to visit the Broadway (2850 Broadway St. NE) location. The City's Customer Service Center is available by phone at 503-588-7272 or info@cityofsalem.net.
  • Permit Application Center. For the remainder of today, the City's Permit Application Center is available by phone at 503-588-6256 or you can work with us online at https://permits.cityofsalem.net/PACPortal

 

See Salem’s Emergency and Disaster Preparedness webpage to see up-to-date information about stream levels, current road conditions, and additional high water safety tips to protect your home.

 

Contact the Public Works Dispatch Center any time at 503-588-6311 to report high water or other weather-related concerns. Sign up for Community Alerts to receive emergency notifications.