March 19, 2025 10:30 a.m. 

Governor Tina Kotek has declared a state of emergency due to flooding and landslides from February 24th through Tuesday.

Kotek said, “When emergencies hit, Oregon families and businesses need to know we have their back in every part of the state”. Kotek said, “Recovery starts as soon as disaster strikes, and this declaration will help get Oregonians back to normal as soon as possible. I urge everyone to follow the instructions and evacuation levels issued by emergency officials, subscribe to emergency alerts on: OR-Alert : Emergency Notifications : State of Oregon, have an evacuation plan, prepare a to go-kit and stay aware of changing conditions”.

Following state law, the Governor determined a potential threat to life, safety, property, and significant damage to infrastructure exists due to flooding and landslides that have caused and continue to cause a state of emergency in Douglas, Clackamas, Coos, Curry, Harney, Jackson, Josephine, Lane, Multnomah and Malheur counties.

Beginning on February 24th, ongoing storms have caused significant flooding and landslides throughout Oregon, resulting in one fatality, critical transportation failures and loss of power and communications capabilities.

The governor’s declaration directs the Oregon Department of Transportation to provide appropriate assistance and seek federal resources to repair and reconstruct the $10 million or more in damages and impact to the federal aid highway system in counties that have suffered damages.

On Sunday, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management activated the State Emergency Coordination Center to Level 3, which means the state is coordinating closely with local, Tribal, and state partners to share information and support local response and recovery operations as needed. To stay informed about current conditions and impacts, visit the Oregon Flood Dashboard: State of Oregon Flood Dashboard.