Please continue to send us damage data.
12/19/2025
After a 30-hour barrage of heavy rain and strong winds, Skamania County finally saw a reprieve in the weather, but the work has just begun.
Public works departments for the county and both cities are still attempting to repair significant damage to public roads, bridges, water utilities and other public services spread throughout the county. Due to the wide-spread damage, and the level of these damages, repairs will be a long process and must be triaged in order of highest impact first.
The Skamania County Emergency Operations Center orchestrated damage assessment actions this week, utilizing volunteers both within the E.O.C. and out in the field. E.O.C. volunteers worked diligently in identifying and mapping damaged areas, consolidating this data to assist in threat assessment and cost recovery.
Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue volunteers deployed throughout the County to evaluate known damage areas and identify unreported damage. SAR personnel deployed their drone, capturing aerial video and shot photos of significant areas for documentation.
All of this is being packaged in a comprehensive package to submit for state and federal relief programs, in hopes that outside funding or support programs will help residents, businesses and agencies recover in the future.
Although the weather forecast shows significant improvement, flood watches are still in effect until 12/20/2025 at 4:00 PM.
Additionally, recreational opportunities, including hiking and water sports, within Skamania County are extremely treacherous due to this weather event. The risk of landslides and flooding still exist. Hiking trails have experienced significant tree fall, creating additional hazards for recreationalists. If recreationalists choose to venture out, be mindful that search and rescue volunteers have been taxed for this event and could be limited in their response if assistance is needed.
Residents, agencies and businesses are encouraged to reach out if you have property affected by the storm. Send us “before” and “after” photos and descriptors of damage incurred. Please provide this information to Emergency Manager Barb Ayers at ayers@co.skamania.wa.us or 509-427-3898 by 12/28/25.