Winter Storm Information

Monday, March 1

@2:30 pm: Crews continue work to remove and shred debris. Though most City parks are now open, all areas of Memorial Park and Murase Plaza remain closed until safety hazards and debris can be removed. The park is not expected to re-open this week. 

Friday, February 26

@ 3 pm:  Good news! Our crew at Public Works has been able to clear space to allow the Wilsonville Transit Center debris site to safely open this Saturday & Sunday  (Feb. 27-28) from 8 am to 5 pm. Proof of ID is required and COVID protocols (masks, social distancing) remain in effect. Because a smaller area is now allocated for drop-off, wait times could be longer.

Thursday, February 25

@ 4 pm:  The City completed the clean-up of 86.2 lane miles of arterial roadways earlier this week, and is working to re-open Parks. As the Transit Center debris site closes this evening, crews are turning their attention to shredding and disposing of more than 24,000 cubic yards of debris. More details here, including links to other area collection sites and how to proceed with tree removals: 

Monday, February 22

@ 3:10 pm: The Oregon Forestry Service website has a wealth of resources available for people on tree care after storm damage, including proper pruning techniques.

Friday, February 19

@ 3:30 pm: The main area of Boones Ferry Park is now open.  Canyon Creek Park, Engelman Park, River Fox Park, Town Center Park were opened yesterday. With its many trees, all areas of Memorial Park will remain closed for awhile, including trails and dog park. 

Thursday, February 18

@ 5:30 pm:  Clackamas County has compiled a page of storm resources that might be beneficial to people experiencing difficulties related to  the event. 

@ 4:30 pm:  Thanks to our relentless Public Works and Park Maintenance crews, the following City parks are now open to the public, now that hazardous trees and limbs have been removed: Canyon Creek Park, Engelman Park, River Fox Park, Town Center Park.

@ 3:50 pm: Oregon Dept. of Human Services says SNAP recipients may request food replacement if they are in areas affected by recent power outages; Deadline to apply is 10 days from the time a lack of power damaged your food.

@ 3:45 pm:  West of town, Clackamas County has closed Wilsonville Rd. in both directions to address downed trees and power lines.

@ 12:20 pm: Note that a portion of I-5 south of the river is closed tonight, 11 pm-3 am, to allow PGE crews to safely work to restore power lines. 

@ 9:55 am: Town Center Park has been cleared of hazardous debris and is now open. It is anticipated that Canyon Creek Park will also open today.  Other City parks remain closed until debris can be removed.    

Wednesday, February 17

@ 5:20 pm: The City is coordinating a Community Clean-Up Day on Sunday, Feb. 21. Interested volunteers will be dispatched to assist residents who don’t have the hauling capacity to remove trees, limbs and woody debris from their property. The City is soliciting volunteers with hauling capacity. Volunteers are being sent only by request, and are only able to remove debris piles that are organized and placed at the property’s edge. >>Sign up for debris pickup

@ 11:30 am:  If you have building damage resulting from the recent snow and ice storms, click this FAQ from our Building division to learn which next steps you might want to take: http://bit.ly/3dkkO2r

@ 9:25 am: Throughout the day, flaggers will be intermittently stopping traffic on Wilsonville Rd. between Rose Ln and Town Center Loop so that several damaged trees may be felled and removed. Travelers in this area may incur long delays. 

Tuesday, February 16

Debris Drop-Off Location Set

@ 3:15 pm:  From 8 am-5 pm, Feb. 17-25, the City is inviting Wilsonville residents and business operators to dispose of trees, limbs and woody debris at no charge at the Wilsonville Transit Center.  Only fallen trees, limbs and woody debris will be accepted, and materials may only be dropped off between 8 am-5 pm. Proof of residence (driver’s license with Wilsonville address or utility bill) is required. For COVID-19 guidelines and additional info on tree removal, click here. 

Additional Info:

@ 5:40 pm: City parks, trails and green spaces remain closed until hazardous limbs and debris can be removed. Our crews are headed to parks soon, after prioritizing roadway and sidewalk safety.  

@ 5:25 pm:  Because of COVID-19,  there is very little capacity for people seeking warming shelters.  A list of Clackamas  County centers currently in operation is here.  Here is some additional shelter information for Washington County. 

@ 10:17 am: Tree removal resources for residents and businesses are available on the City's website.

Monday, February 15

@ 4:10 pm: The Wilsonville Library is closed on Tuesday; to re-open 3-7 pm on Wednesday. 

@ 4 pm:  Canby School District, serving Charbonneau, has canceled Tuesday classes. 

@ 12:15: With the reopening, moments ago, of the Boeckman Dip and a portion of Canyon Creek Rd.,  all major roadways are open in  Wilsonville. 

@ noon:  Please note the following as you are addressing the removal of debris from property. 

  • The City is removing debris located in public right-of-ways, including sidewalks and roadways. 
  • Residents and business operators are responsible for the removal of all debris on private property, including street trees. Blowing or sweeping materials into public roadways is prohibited.
  • Residents with woody debris can place small limbs into yard waste bins for pickup by Republic Services.  The City is coordinating with Republic Services to identify drop-off locations so that residents may soon dispose of larger limbs and debris. The dates, times and locations are still to be determined.
  • Residents should check storm drains and remove any debris or blockages to avoid flooding as ice and snow continue to melt.
  • Property owners with damaged trees that pose a safety hazard may take removal actions. For residents who intend to hire tree or limb removal services, it is highly recommended that only licensed contractors who are bonded and insured be used. Work to remove trees should not occur until limbs are thawed and falling ice poses no safety threat.

@ 11:40 am:  While City facilities are closed in observance of Presidents Day, the hard work continues for our Public Works and Parks Maintenance staff to safely clear roadways of debris.  Additional work to remove hazardous limbs from City parks is to begin after all roadways are cleared. Until that time, City parks, trails and greenspaces are closed in the interest of public safety.

@ 9:25 am: SMART is in operation today, and dispatchers are in place for Dial-a-Ride customers who need to make critical trips (doctor appointments, etc.). To access the City's Dial-a-Ride service, call 503-682-7790. 

@ 8:30 am: Republic Services is not running residential routes today (Monday) due to snow, ice, downed trees and safety concerns. 

Sunday, February 14

@ 5:20 pm: The City is in coordination with Republic Services to establish debris drop-off locations after roadways are clear, and snow no longer presents a safety hazard. Additional details, including dates, times and locations, will be provided when available. 

@ 4:30 pm: A reminder that, as ice is melting in some areas, it may fall in large sheets or chunks from roofs and trees above. Please exercise caution to avoid injury; when possible, avoid walking directly underneath trees and rooftop edges.

@ 9:20 am:   City Manager Bryan Cosgrove declared a local State of Emergency on Saturday evening to allow the City to more effectively take action to alleviate the effects of snow and ice storms that have felled scores of trees and remain a significant threat to public safety. The action went into effect immediately and may be ratified by a resolution to be brought before the City Council at its next scheduled meeting on Thursday, Feb. 18.

@ 9 am: Residents and business owners suffering building damage from ice, snow and falling trees may temporarily secure their property without a building permit. Future building permits to repair winter storm damage will be expedited.  Anyone with questions about permitting or fixing weather damage may call or text Building Official Dan Carlson at 971-533-3750 or email carlson@ci.wilsonville.or.us.  Effective Tuesday, during City business hours, call 503-682-4960 or email permits@ci.wilsonville.or.us with permitting questions.

Saturday, February 13

@ 8 pm: Some Wilsonville residents,  including the entire Charbonneau area, are among those in the region experiencing loss of electricity:

@ 11:55 am: Our clean-up crews ask that, in the interest of public safety, people avoid City parks and trails until debris is cleared and there is no further threat of additional falling trees or limbs. 

@ 8:30 am: Overnight, severe weather has felled a significant number of Wilsonville trees and limbs, and damaged power lines. City crews have been working  throughout the night to improve roadways and move debris wherever possible for the safety of Wilsonville residents and commuters. 

Avoid necessary travel, but if you are on City roads, please note the following:

  • The majority of the fallen trees and limbs cannot be moved from the roadway until they have thawed significantly and no longer present a danger to City crews. Crews are still responding, but are closing roads in most instances.
  • Because of sagging power lines and fallen trees, Canyon Creek Rd. is closed from Elligsen Rd. to Town Center Loop. (drivers can pass through at Boeckman Rd.) Local traffic is permitted but no traffic should pass under the Bonneville Power Authority corridor.
  • To report a fallen tree in a public roadway, call 866-252-3614.
  • When driving, please observe all road closures and detours, as failure to do so could jeopardize your safety as well as that of your neighbors and work crews.
  • For plow routes and additional details of the City's Snow and Ice Control Plan, click here.

Also, note the following operational changes on Saturday, Feb. 13:

  • SMART has suspended service until further notice. Visit their social media channels for updates and additional information.
  • The Library is closed today and scheduled to re-open on Tuesday, Feb. 16.

 

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