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November Flood 2007
Photos by Bob Walter...

Ohop Lake Flood...

(photo by Bob Walter)

November 11, 2006: This was one of the houses flooded last week on the west side of Ohop Lake.

Updates and Photos of Mount Rainier National Park...

(Mount Rainier Photo)

The White River flows down SR 410.

     For more information and photographs regarding flood damage at Mount Rainier National Park please see Mount Rainier National Park - November 2006 Flooding (U.S. National Park Service) .
     If you click on "View Album" close to the top of the page you will see photographs with description. Clicking on "View Slideshow" will pull up the same photographs but with no identification of the photos.
     This site also gives updates regarding damaged facilities, road closures, repair work etc. It may be weeks before the park is open. Mount Rainier National Park was last closed in 1980 when Mount St. Helens erupted.

Log Jam at Ohanapecosh...

(Mount Rainier Photo)

November 2006 Flood
Special Advisory
Protect Yourself and Your Family...

Flood waters in Pierce County are finally beginning to recede, but the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (Health Department) cautions that the flooding we've experienced may result in significant health hazards. By taking some simple precautions, Pierce County residents can avoid health risks associated with contaminated drinking water, mold and mildew.

Drinking Water and Flooded Wells

The Health Department recommends anyone using water from a well in a flooded area should disinfect the water by heating it to a rolling boil for three to five minutes before drinking. Water used for brushing teeth, washing dishes, or food requires the same treatment as drinking water. An alternative method of disinfection is to place eight drops of household liquid bleach into a gallon of water if the water is clear, or 16 drops of household liquid bleach into a gallon of water if the water is cloudy. After adding the bleach to the water, let the mixture stand for 30 minutes. Otherwise, bottled drinking water should be purchased.

Once the flooding has receded, chlorination and flushing of the well is recommended. If you decide to test your water for the presence of bacteria, use a certified laboratory to determine if the water is safe for consumption. Anyone with questions, including managers of small or large public water systems, should call the Health Department at 253-798-6470, or the Washington State Department of Health at 1-253-395-6750.

Mold and Mildew

Excessive mold growth can occur as a result of leaking roofs and flooded basements. This can create a health hazard, particularly for people with existing breathing problems such as asthma or those with allergies. If you see water or suspect a leak in your home, first try to find the leak and take action to stop or minimize the leak. Next, take steps to remove any standing water or water damaged items that cannot be easily dried.

Any water-damaged dry wall and insulation should also be removed and discarded as a precaution against future mold growth. Wet carpet should be dried within 24 to 48 hours of becoming wet to prevent mold growth. Sewage contaminated carpet or carpet that's been wet for more than 48 hours is generally not salvageable and should be removed and discarded. Ventilation of flooded basements, by opening windows and using exhaust fans, will serve to speed up the drying process and improve overall air quality. Use of heaters with fans and dehumidifiers will also help things to dry sooner.

Clean-up and removal of mold from hard surfaces such as concrete or wood can be accomplished by scrubbing with laundry or dishwasher detergent or use of a diluted bleach water solution (one cup of bleach in one gallon of water). Individuals with breathing problems or allergies should not assist with mold clean-up activities and should see a health care provider if they are experiencing health issues. If water damage is significant you may want to contact a professional water damage restoration professional.

For additional information on mold growth precautions and clean-up call Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department at 253.798.2954.

Safety Inspection for
School Buses

Photos taken by Eatonville School District 404 Superintendent Ray Arment as he was inspecting routes for after school bus transportation.

Elbe Bridge Tuesday Morning...

Water rushing under Elbe bridge 11 a.m. November 7, 2006.

Watching the Flood...

People watching the Nisqually River from the Elbe bank 11 November 7, 2006.

Cabin in Danger...

Cabin in middle of raging Nisqually River, one eighth mile above Elbe bridge 11 November 7, 2006. (In the middle of the photograph is a light yellow cabin. It was teetering on the brink of falling into the river all day.)

The flooded drainage ditch, heading east from the Hamner Springs entrance road, showed the affects of heavy rains last week.

This is one of several homes along Orville Road, on the north side of Ohop Lake, flooded by rising waters this week.

Fed by rainwater pouring down off the valley walls, the waters of Ohop Lake kept rising Tuesday, cutting off several houses from the expanding shoreline.

This and other homes built down close to Ohop Lake's normal level sustained damage in the November flood.

Muck Creek near 304th and Meridian (Hwy 161), looking west and downstream, boils up from the culvert underneath the road.

A small grove of alder and fir trees stand firm, even though the flood waters of both Lynch Creek, flowing from left rear, and Ohop Creek in the foreground, carried large logs dislodged from the banks upstream.

This view of Ohop Creek, just below the confluence with Lynch Creek, shows the muddy silt of Lynch mixing with Ohop's clearer water.

Ohop Creek, having been turned a muddy brown by the waters of Lynch Creek, boils toward the Hwy 161 Bridge just north of Eatonville.

Another view of the Hwy 161 Bridge, with Ohop Creek pounding the bridge supports.

On the downstream (south) side of the bridge, Ohop Creek inundates trees and pastures.

At Elbe, locals and travelers stand on the bridge to watch the roaring Nisqually River, carrying branches, trees and logs, shoot by underneath them. The direction of flow, hitting the bridge abutment, causes a wall of water to surge back upstream in the foreground.

Two steps from oblivion, these men get a close look at the angry waters of the Nisqually, just above the Elbe Bridge.



	November Flood 2007 Photos by Bob Walter... *Ohop Lake Flood...* (photo by Bob Walter) November 11, 2006: This was one of the houses flooded last week on the west side of Ohop Lake. *Updates and Photos of Mount Rainier National Park...* (Mount Rainier Photo) The White River flows down SR 410. For more information and photographs regarding flood damage at Mount Rainier National Park please see Mount Rainier National Park - November 2006 Flooding (U.S. National Park Service) . If you click on "View Album" close to the top of the page you will see photographs with description. Clicking on "View Slideshow" will pull up the same photographs but with no identification of the photos. This site also gives updates regarding damaged facilities, road closures, repair work etc. It may be weeks before the park is open. Mount Rainier National Park was last closed in 1980 when Mount St. Helens erupted. Log Jam at Ohanapecosh... (Mount Rainier Photo) November 2006 Flood Special Advisory Protect Yourself and Your Family... Flood waters in Pierce County are finally beginning to recede, but the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (Health Department) cautions that the flooding we've experienced may result in significant health hazards. By taking some simple precautions, Pierce County residents can avoid health risks associated with contaminated drinking water, mold and mildew. *Drinking Water and Flooded Wells* The Health Department recommends anyone using water from a well in a flooded area should disinfect the water by heating it to a rolling boil for three to five minutes before drinking. Water used for brushing teeth, washing dishes, or food requires the same treatment as drinking water. An alternative method of disinfection is to place eight drops of household liquid bleach into a gallon of water if the water is clear, or 16 drops of household liquid bleach into a gallon of water if the water is cloudy. After adding the bleach to the water, let the mixture stand for 30 minutes. Otherwise, bottled drinking water should be purchased. Once the flooding has receded, chlorination and flushing of the well is recommended. If you decide to test your water for the presence of bacteria, use a certified laboratory to determine if the water is safe for consumption. Anyone with questions, including managers of small or large public water systems, should call the Health Department at 253-798-6470, or the Washington State Department of Health at 1-253-395-6750. *Mold and Mildew* Excessive mold growth can occur as a result of leaking roofs and flooded basements. This can create a health hazard, particularly for people with existing breathing problems such as asthma or those with allergies. If you see water or suspect a leak in your home, first try to find the leak and take action to stop or minimize the leak. Next, take steps to remove any standing water or water damaged items that cannot be easily dried. Any water-damaged dry wall and insulation should also be removed and discarded as a precaution against future mold growth. Wet carpet should be dried within 24 to 48 hours of becoming wet to prevent mold growth. Sewage contaminated carpet or carpet that's been wet for more than 48 hours is generally not salvageable and should be removed and discarded. Ventilation of flooded basements, by opening windows and using exhaust fans, will serve to speed up the drying process and improve overall air quality. Use of heaters with fans and dehumidifiers will also help things to dry sooner. Clean-up and removal of mold from hard surfaces such as concrete or wood can be accomplished by scrubbing with laundry or dishwasher detergent or use of a diluted bleach water solution (one cup of bleach in one gallon of water). Individuals with breathing problems or allergies should not assist with mold clean-up activities and should see a health care provider if they are experiencing health issues. If water damage is significant you may want to contact a professional water damage restoration professional. For additional information on mold growth precautions and clean-up call Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department at 253.798.2954. Safety Inspection for School Buses *Photos taken by Eatonville School District 404 Superintendent Ray Arment as he was inspecting routes for after school bus transportation.* Elbe Bridge Tuesday Morning... Water rushing under Elbe bridge 11 a.m. November 7, 2006. Watching the Flood... People watching the Nisqually River from the Elbe bank 11 November 7, 2006. *Cabin in Danger...* Cabin in middle of raging Nisqually River, one eighth mile above Elbe bridge 11 November 7, 2006. (In the middle of the photograph is a light yellow cabin. It was teetering on the brink of falling into the river all day.) The flooded drainage ditch, heading east from the Hamner Springs entrance road, showed the affects of heavy rains last week. This is one of several homes along Orville Road, on the north side of Ohop Lake, flooded by rising waters this week. Fed by rainwater pouring down off the valley walls, the waters of Ohop Lake kept rising Tuesday, cutting off several houses from the expanding shoreline. This and other homes built down close to Ohop Lake's normal level sustained damage in the November flood. Muck Creek near 304th and Meridian (Hwy 161), looking west and downstream, boils up from the culvert underneath the road. A small grove of alder and fir trees stand firm, even though the flood waters of both Lynch Creek, flowing from left rear, and Ohop Creek in the foreground, carried large logs dislodged from the banks upstream. This view of Ohop Creek, just below the confluence with Lynch Creek, shows the muddy silt of Lynch mixing with Ohop's clearer water. Ohop Creek, having been turned a muddy brown by the waters of Lynch Creek, boils toward the Hwy 161 Bridge just north of Eatonville. Another view of the Hwy 161 Bridge, with Ohop Creek pounding the bridge supports. On the downstream (south) side of the bridge, Ohop Creek inundates trees and pastures. At Elbe, locals and travelers stand on the bridge to watch the roaring Nisqually River, carrying branches, trees and logs, shoot by underneath them. The direction of flow, hitting the bridge abutment, causes a wall of water to surge back upstream in the foreground. Two steps from oblivion, these men get a close look at the angry waters of the Nisqually, just above the Elbe Bridge. Back to Top Back to Front Page





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