Columbia County OR

⚠️ Sharps disposal reminder: Needles are being found in roadways and waterways. Columbia County offers a free disposal program for residents. See release below. #ColumbiaCountyOregon

⚠️ COUNTY SERVICE UPDATE County offices and non-essential services will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2026, for a scheduled furlough day. Offices reopen Monday. Report urgent issues like roadway hazards by calling 503-397-1521. #ColumbiaCountyOregon

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Learn how alcohol impacts your health and find support for safer choices. #ColumbiaCountyOregon

🚧 Road update: Heath & Apiary open. Holbrook remains closed due to a washout. #ColumbiaCountyOregon

Columbia County’s Reuse Program has diverted nearly 18,000 pounds of usable materials from the landfill since fall 2025. Items are being redirected to local partners instead of going to waste. Read more below. #ColumbiaCountyOregon

Heath Road (Milepost 0.2 to 0.45), between U.S. Highway 30 and Wonderly Road: Location of flooding that has temporarily closed this low-lying section of roadway.

🚧 Multiple road closures and traffic changes are in effect due to flooding. Columbia County Public Works is responding. Details below. #ColumbiaCountyOregon

Holbrook Road at Goble Creek: A washout has been confirmed after floodwaters overtopped the roadway, and the road remains closed while crews assess damage and plan repairs.

Holbrook Road (Milepost 1.1), at Beaver Homes Road: Location of flood-related roadway damage and closure at Goble Creek.

Apiary Road near Meissner Road: A separated culvert has partially undermined the north lane, prompting traffic control measures while repairs are planned.

Apiary Road (Milepost 7.1), near Meissner Road: Location of storm-related roadway damage requiring a temporary traffic shift.

FINAL UPDATE: Sheltering operations following flooding @ Rivers Edge RV Park in Clatskanie concluded @ noon today. Residents needing assistance may contact the City of Clatskanie or Columbia County Emergency Management @ 503-366-3931. Full release attached. #ColumbiaCountyOregon

UPDATE: Options available for residents displaced by flooding at Rivers Edge RV Park. • RV parking: Rainier Jr./Sr. High School • Indoor space: Clatskanie American Legion Hall Clatskanie High School is no longer a shelter location. See attached. #ColumbiaCountyOregon

Flooding @ Rivers Edge RV Park in Clatskanie displaced ~200 residents this morning. Responders are assisting evacuations. Shelter is open @ Clatskanie High School. Details in attached press release. Stay alert for changing conditions & avoid flooded roads. #ColumbiaCountyOregon

WEATHER ALERT: Heavy rain is possible in the county through Fri. Several inches of rain could fall, w/ water on roads & minor flooding possible in low-lying areas. Use caution when traveling & watch for debris on hillsides. Forecast: weather.gov/portland #ColumbiaCountyOregon

Free mattress recycling events are scheduled in Columbia County throughout 2026. Residents can drop off mattresses and box springs at no cost during four events at the Columbia County Transfer Station in St. Helens. See the dates and details below. #ColumbiaCountyOregon

📊 Columbia County has a new FlashVote survey open about the County website and emergency communications. You can still sign up and take the survey before it closes. Sign up: flashvote.com/users/sign_up Previous survey results: flashvote.com/columbia-count… #ColumbiaCountyOregon

FREE health screenings will be available this Saturday (March 7) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Columbia River Foursquare Church in St. Helens. Hosted by Columbia Health Services. Open to the public and free to attend. Learn more: facebook.com/share/1UH5MqXh… #ColumbiaCountyOregon

Columbia County Public Health has shared an important measles update for our community. Currently, there are no confirmed cases in Columbia County. See their full update below for more details. #ColumbiaCountyOregon