Storms impacts area with multiple closures, minor flooding

A swollen Ames Creek pours into the South Santiam River next to the Pleasant Valley Boat Ramp Friday afternoon. Photos by Scott Swanson

Last week’s storms left downed trees and some power outages, but otherwise, Sweet Home largely escaped the flooding and other issues experienced by communities to the north.

A fallen tree lies alongside Clark Mill Road Wednesday following a wind storm that blew trees down and knocked out power in the area.

According to city Public Works Director Greg Springman, the winds early in the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 17, knocked down a tree in the…

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