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Freshet Devastates Willamette Valley and Echo Region
Floods and high water from the freshet sweep the Willamette valley causing extensive damage along the valley from Roseburg to Myrtle Point. Homes, mills, dams, and rails are damaged while boats, logs, and livestock suffer losses. Rescue efforts and disrupted transport follow with crews facing hazardous conditions.
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Willamette Valley
Riley Volkmar
Roseburg
Myrtle Point
EWO
Comstock
Weichlein