Highway 126, three miles east of Florence was closed just before eight this morning as the rain swollen Siuslaw River continued to back up due to high tides. Oregon Department of Transportation officials say water is crossing or standing at several locations between Mapleton and Florence.
Residents of the Mapleton area continue under a flood evacuation notice this morning and are advised to seek high ground while routes are open. The Florence Events Center has opened as an evacuation center for residents in Western Lane County who have evacuated or are without power.