Landslides

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) crews assessed damage from a landslide located on the Historic Columbia River Highway (U.S. 30) near Larch Mountain Road.

Crews work to restore power, repair downed power lines across Portland metro after Tuesday storm

The area has a history of landslides. Wildfire scars, including damage from the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire, combined with heavy rainfall have made slopes along the historic highway unpredictable.

In July, ODOT closed a portion of U.S. 30 west of Crown Point to vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians while crews repaired the “ancient landslide” area. The section reopened in September. ODOT officials said the current slide is between Vista House and the area repaired earlier this summer.

The closure has created an inconvenience for tourists. The roadway is frequently used to access Vista House from the west before continuing east toward Multnomah Falls.

“The scenic view — that’s what we came here for,” said Alexa Escamilla, who was visiting from White Salmon, Washington. “So I was kind of upset that we couldn’t go.”

Instead, visitors must take Interstate 84 eastbound and exit at Bridal Veil to reach Vista House, a detour that can add 25 to 30 minutes to the drive.

Jessica Wang, a first-time Oregon visitor from Beijing, said the additional travel time was no bother.

An ODOT spokesperson told FOX 12 there is no estimate for when the landslide will be cleared.

Nearly 50 miles of U.S. Highway 2 closed after flooding and mudslides

WSDOT says the stretch of highway will remain closed through the weekend.

Author: Sharon Yoo

Published: 5:43 PM PST December 12, 2025

Updated: 5:43 PM PST December 12, 2025

INDEX, Wash. — Nearly 50 miles of U.S. Highway 2 will remain closed through the weekend after flooding and mudslides washed out sections of the road across the Cascades, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Viewer video shared with KING 5 shows large portions of Highway 2 no longer visible, with water and debris overtaking the roadway. A warning sign in Sultan alerts drivers that U.S. 2 beyond Skykomish is unusable.

WSDOT says the closure stretches from Skykomish to Leavenworth, between mileposts 50 and 99, due to water and debris covering the road in multiple locations. There is no estimated time to reopen.

Todd Brunner, a Skykomish resident, traveled east to meet KING 5 in Index. He said mudslides have impacted a long stretch of the highway.

“There are slides from Lake Wenatchee to Skykomish, all the way across — that is about 40 miles of road,” Brunner said.

WSDOT confirmed nearly 50 miles of Highway 2 will remain closed through the weekend, with plans to assess conditions again on Monday. Agency officials say ongoing water flow and large mudslides are preventing crews from fully accessing parts of the pass.

“Since water is actively still running and there are some mudslides that are too large to see over and access right now, we’re not sure what’s happening further inside the pass fully,” WSDOT spokesperson Lauren Loebsack said. “Right now, we are still responding where we can.”

In areas near Index that have recently reopened, the Skykomish River remains swollen and fast-moving. Brunner pointed to the river’s color as evidence of the amount of debris being carried downstream.

“You can see by the color of it how much material — how much sand and gravel — is being washed and swept down,” he said.

Brunner said Skykomish residents have taken in stranded travelers before and may have to do so again this weekend.

“We’re used to being isolated a week at a time, so for residents it’s not a big deal,” Brunner said. “For travelers that get trapped, it is a big deal, and we had a couple dozen of those over the past couple of days.”

In a social media update, WSDOT said U.S. 97 over Blewett Pass and state Route 28 through Quincy are alternate routes. The agency also reported power outages in portions of Leavenworth and Chelan County, and said Village of Lights festivities in Leavenworth have been canceled this weekend as local crews focus on road conditions and community impacts.

WSDOT urged travelers to heed all road closures, remain alert for cleanup crews and emergency responders, avoid driving through mudslides or standing water, stay inside their vehicles rather than attempting to clear debris, and avoid downed power lines.

Comment by Tracie Crespo yesterday: https://www.kptv.com/2025/12/20/landslide-limits-tourist-access-vis...

Landslide limits tourist access to Vista House

A landslide blocking westbound access to Vista House forced dozens of tourists to reroute Friday in the Columbia River Gorge.

By Leslie Dominique

Published: Dec. 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM MST|Updated: 11 hours ago

COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, Ore. (KPTV) - A landslide blocking westbound access to Vista House forced dozens of tourists to reroute Friday in the Columbia River Gorge.

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) crews assessed damage from a landslide located on the Historic Columbia River Highway (U.S. 30) near Larch Mountain Road.

Crews work to restore power, repair downed power lines across Portland metro after Tuesday storm

The area has a history of landslides. Wildfire scars, including damage from the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire, combined with heavy rainfall have made slopes along the historic highway unpredictable.

In July, ODOT closed a portion of U.S. 30 west of Crown Point to vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians while crews repaired the “ancient landslide” area. The section reopened in September. ODOT officials said the current slide is between Vista House and the area repaired earlier this summer.

The closure has created an inconvenience for tourists. The roadway is frequently used to access Vista House from the west before continuing east toward Multnomah Falls.

“The scenic view — that’s what we came here for,” said Alexa Escamilla, who was visiting from White Salmon, Washington. “So I was kind of upset that we couldn’t go.”

Instead, visitors must take Interstate 84 eastbound and exit at Bridal Veil to reach Vista House, a detour that can add 25 to 30 minutes to the drive.

Jessica Wang, a first-time Oregon visitor from Beijing, said the additional travel time was no bother.

“Something ending is maybe the beginning of a good thing,” Wang said. “You never know what you will find over the road.”

An ODOT spokesperson told FOX 12 there is no estimate for when the landslide will be cleared.

Copyright 2025 KPTV-KPDX. All rights reserved.

Comment by Juan F Martinez on Thursday: Landslide closes road in Hulu Terengganu, Malaysia. Jalan Aring 8-Kenyir-Kuala Jeneris (FT0036) Road is completely closed to all vehicles following the landslide incident that took place early Wednesday.

The Head of the Upper Terengganu Regional Police, Superintendent Sharudin Abdul Wahab said, the incident was detected at around 7 am in Section 71.1 near the Deka River Elephant Santuary.

According to him, the rubby involves an area approx 40 meters long with a width of 15 meters causing the route to be unsafe for all types of vehicles to pass.

https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/760920/edisi/terengganu/jala...

Comment by Juan F Martinez on December 14, 2025 at 5:09pm: LEAVENWORTH, Washington — WSDOT says a section of US Highway 2 has washed out into the Wenatchee River. With the river reaching major flood stage, a photo from WSDOT shows that a chunk of the eastbound lane has fallen away near the summit of Stevens Pass in Tumwater Canyon.

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/section-us-2-falls-into-wenatchee-...

Comment by Tracie Crespo on December 13, 2025 at 3:43pm: https://www.king5.com/article/traffic/traffic-news/nearly-50-miles-...

Nearly 50 miles of U.S. Highway 2 closed after flooding and mudslides

WSDOT says the stretch of highway will remain closed through the weekend.

Author: Sharon Yoo

Published: 5:43 PM PST December 12, 2025

Updated: 5:43 PM PST December 12, 2025

INDEX, Wash. — Nearly 50 miles of U.S. Highway 2 will remain closed through the weekend after flooding and mudslides washed out sections of the road across the Cascades, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Viewer video shared with KING 5 shows large portions of Highway 2 no longer visible, with water and debris overtaking the roadway. A warning sign in Sultan alerts drivers that U.S. 2 beyond Skykomish is unusable.

WSDOT says the closure stretches from Skykomish to Leavenworth, between mileposts 50 and 99, due to water and debris covering the road in multiple locations. There is no estimated time to reopen.

Todd Brunner, a Skykomish resident, traveled east to meet KING 5 in Index. He said mudslides have impacted a long stretch of the highway.

“There are slides from Lake Wenatchee to Skykomish, all the way across — that is about 40 miles of road,” Brunner said.

WSDOT confirmed nearly 50 miles of Highway 2 will remain closed through the weekend, with plans to assess conditions again on Monday. Agency officials say ongoing water flow and large mudslides are preventing crews from fully accessing parts of the pass.

“Since water is actively still running and there are some mudslides that are too large to see over and access right now, we’re not sure what’s happening further inside the pass fully,” WSDOT spokesperson Lauren Loebsack said. “Right now, we are still responding where we can.”

In areas near Index that have recently reopened, the Skykomish River remains swollen and fast-moving. Brunner pointed to the river’s color as evidence of the amount of debris being carried downstream.

“You can see by the color of it how much material — how much sand and gravel — is being washed and swept down,” he said.

Brunner said Skykomish residents have taken in stranded travelers before and may have to do so again this weekend.

“We’re used to being isolated a week at a time, so for residents it’s not a big deal,” Brunner said. “For travelers that get trapped, it is a big deal, and we had a couple dozen of those over the past couple of days.”

In a social media update, WSDOT said U.S. 97 over Blewett Pass and state Route 28 through Quincy are alternate routes. The agency also reported power outages in portions of Leavenworth and Chelan County, and said Village of Lights festivities in Leavenworth have been canceled this weekend as local crews focus on road conditions and community impacts.

WSDOT urged travelers to heed all road closures, remain alert for cleanup crews and emergency responders, avoid driving through mudslides or standing water, stay inside their vehicles rather than attempting to clear debris, and avoid downed power lines.

Comment by Tracie Crespo on December 13, 2025 at 3:19pm: https://katu.com/news/local/odot-massive-landslide-closes-hwy-229-s...

Massive landslide closes Highway 229 southeast of Lincoln City, ODOT says

by Jeff Kirsch and KATU staff
Fri, December 12, 2025 at 9:56 AM

Updated Fri, December 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM

ODOT crews flew a drone over the area Friday to get a better idea of the extent of the damage. There have been no reports of accidents or injuries caused by this event. (Courtesy: ODOT)

LINCOLN CITY, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon Highway 229 is expected to remain closed for “several days” following a large landslide on Friday.

The landslide occurred between mileposts 14 and 15, between milepost 14 and 15, between Kernville and Siletz. The slide took out a large portion of the highway, ODOT said.

Crews flew a drone over the area Friday to get a better idea of the extent of the damage.

Five homes were located in the area of the landslide. Three of those homes sustained “substantial” damage during the event, according to ODOT. All residents in the area have been accounted for and safely evacuated, ODOT said.

The landslide occurred after several days of heavy rain and high water, brought on by a passing “atmospheric river” winter storm.

This latest incident is just one of several that ODOT crews have responded to since the storm struck the state, including emergency repairs to a sunken grade area near milepost 9 on Highway 229 on Wednesday, ODOT said.

It is unclear exactly how long the highway will remain closed.

“ODOT geotechnical crews will need time to assess the slope and determine next steps before a timeline can be established,” a department spokesperson said, in part, in an updated statement about the landslide.

According to ODOT, there is no detour available. Drivers should avoid the area and plan alternate routes.

This is a developing story. Check back with KATU for updates.

Comment by Juan F Martinez on December 12, 2025 at 4:02pm: A landslide struck Barangay Manipis in Talisay City, Cebu on December 12, 2025. Heavy rains triggered soil and rocks to collapse along the Talisay–Toledo Wharf Road in the Camp 6 area. The incident was caught on video, showing debris narrowly missing a motorist. Authorities confirmed no injuries were reported, but the road was closed for clearing operations

Video: https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/80396

https://poleshift.ning.com/profiles/blogs/landslides

Comment by Juan F Martinez on December 6, 2025 at 8:21pm: Lamazintila, Mexico — The Secretariat for Integrated Risk Management and Civil Defense reported a road collapse due to geological disruptions on the Chilapa-Tlapa road section, which affected traffic in both directions.

https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/80081

Comment by Juan F Martinez on December 4, 2025 at 9:26pm: Cupang, Philippines — Arnedo Dike had a big crack in the part of Brgy. Cupang in the town of Arayat, Pampanga.

According to Captain Rizal Lumbang, the cracks in the dike suddenly appeared. This morning of Thursday, Dec 4th, small cracks were seen that suddenly reached over a shallow at noon.

Arayat Mayor Jeffrey Luriz, along with some engineers of the city hall, went to the area to check the damage and make an assessment.

Captain Lumbang also said that in the initial analysis of the engineers, it is possible that the soil of the dike absorbed a large bolt of water when the level of Pampanga River rose due to Supertyphoon Uwan.

So far the crack in the dike is supposedly more than 50 meters long.

https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/80016

Comment by Juan F Martinez on December 3, 2025 at 6:09pm: Major Road Collapse in Da Nang, Vietnam

On the afternoon of Dec 3, on Nguyen Cong Tru Street (An Hai Ward, Da Nang City), a serious subsidence occurred, causing the road surface to be deeply gouged, creating a large hole.

At the scene, the sinkhole was more than 10 meters long, occupying nearly half of Nguyen Cong Tru street.

The accident caused two cars to fall into the ditch. At least one person was injured and taken to the emergency room immediately.

Locals said that cracks appeared on the road surface many days ago. Not only Nguyen Cong Tru Street, Ngo Quyen Street also has the same problem.

VIDEO in comments: https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/79958

Comment by Juan F Martinez on November 28, 2025 at 3:18pm: A massive landslide struck Pasia Laweh in Lubuk Alung District, West Sumatra, Indonesia on November 28, 2025, following days of relentless rainfall. The disaster caused widespread destruction, blocked roads, and triggered emergency response efforts across Padang Pariaman and surrounding areas.

🌧 What Happened
Trigger: Torrential rains saturated the steep terrain, loosening soil and rock.

Location: Pasia Laweh, Lubuk Alung District, Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra.

Impact: Homes, roads, and farmland were buried under mud and debris.

Emergency status: Authorities declared a flood and landslide emergency across West Sumatra. https://poleshift.ning.com/profiles/blogs/landslides

VIDEO: https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/79741

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