Wildwood lived up to its name as high winds swept through the community
knocking out power throughout Welches, Brightwood and Wemme as well.
A large tree was felled by the zephyr and draped across power lines on the
eastbound shoulder of Hwy. 26 at Wildwood Avenue May 19.

The weight of the tree on the lines snapped two power poles prompting the
outage.

Hwy. 26 was shut down for more than two hours and Oregon State Police
officers diverted traffic off the highway around Barlow Trail Road.

PGE crews were summoned to the scene and were assisted by Hoodland Fire
Department and Oregon Department of Transportation personnel.