Landslide closes Historic Columbia River Hwy as NWS issues ‘Flood Watch’ for NW Oregon
Published on March 12, 2026.
A landslide across the Historic Columbia River Highway has closed the road east of Corbett, Oregon, causing at least 50 feet of concrete guardrail to fall and cover the roadway with mud and debris. The Oregon Department of Transportation does not yet know when the road will reopen. The National Weather Service has issued a 'Flood Watch' for northwest Oregon, warning that heavy rain could trigger landslides and debris flows around hills. The watch area includes areas in the Portland area, along the coast, and through the Columbia River Gorge.
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