SW Washington rivers flooded, Oregon Coast schools closed as atmospheric river pounds Pacific Northwest

By April Ehrlich (OPB) and Kristian Foden-Vencil (OPB)

Dec. 8, 2025 6:56 p.m. Updated: Dec. 10, 2025 3:18 p.m.

Several inches of rain fell within 24 hours in Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington, flooding at least two rivers, closing schools, and leaving people without power Tuesday.