For the most part, the storm made good on it's potential, with the NW coastline being hardest hit by the winds. Peak gusts along the Oregon coast were recorded at 129 MPH leaving widespread power outages with whole towns cut off by flooding and downed trees across roads.
Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski declared a state of emergency because of the wind and flood damage. Although the inner regions were spared most of the wind's fury during this go-round, the sudden rise in temperature combined with massive amounts of rainfall caused mudslides and flood stages in numerous areas. Many roads are now impassible. Even a 20 mile section of the I-5 near Chehalis, WA is totally closed at this time.
Check out the links below providing a remote overview of the 'catastrophe'.. with updates, photos and video:
State Of Emergency Declared In Oregon
Hurricane-Force Winds
High Winds, Rain Cause Major Problems
Floodwaters Submerge Roads, Isolate Towns
Landmark Sitka Spruce Succumbs To High Winds
Amtrak Service Shut Down
Here at The Pavilion, the grounds are very wet. Fortunately that's the full extent of the storm's effects. Whew!
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