FLASH UPDATE, Jan 5

Highway 26 reopened all lanes east and west. The Marmot Road detour is no
longer in effect. High water on Welches road has receded. Power has been
restored to the majority of the Mountain community.

A mud slide rushed across Hwy. 26 west of Brightwood near Alder Creek Jan.
2 blocking all lanes.

The incident occurred about midnight New Year’s Day into Friday.

ODOT, Oregon State Police and Hoodland Fire Department are on the scene
between Cherryville Hill and Brightwood. The mud slide and debris is
preliminarily estimated to be up to 2 feet deep and 100 yards wide. The debris
includes mud and several uprooted trees.

OSP trooper on the scene is reporting ODOT has established a detour which
will probably be in place through Friday.

Flooding is also occurring on Welches Road from Birdie Lane north to the hill
at The Resort.

A power outage took place Friday morning throughout the Hoodland area. It
was restored at approximately 9 a.m.

A warning has gone out to all residents of Clackamas County to stay home
and stay safe.

The Mountain Times will continue to post updates as information is received.
Photos will follow.