In February of 1996, a series of intense surges of subtropical moisture inundated western Oregon. The combination of record-breaking rain, warm temperatures, and a deep snow pack led to severe flooding throughout northern sections of the state.
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GENERAL INFORMATION

• Description of what happened 
  
• The Willamette Basin 
  
• McKenzie River flow data - February 1996 
  
• Oregon Flooding Affected Counties

LANE COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHS

• Flood water approaches bottom of Bridge St. Bridge 
  
• Flooding along the Mohawk River 
  
• Coyote Creek Covered Bridge almost afloat 
  
• House where Mother and Daughter were rescued by helicopter 
  
• Typical road flooding 
  
• Aerial view of flooding in the Mapleton Community 
  
• Closer view of flooding in the Mapleton Community 
  
• Overview of flooding in the Siuslaw Valley 
  
• House underwater on the Siuslaw River 
  
• House about to be flooded by the Siuslaw River

LANE COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHS - 1964 FLOOD

• Flooded School in Mapleton 
  
• McKenzie River and Willamette River Confluence Flooding

LANE COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHS - 1945 FLOOD

• McKenzie River Area Flooding