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Oregon wakes to damp pavement and swollen creeks as gray clouds hang low over the southern Willamette Valley. In Eugene, the air feels cold and saturated, with leftover moisture glistening on roads and fields, a clear sign the ground is already primed for more rain.
According to the National Weather Service in Portland, a Flood Watch remains in effect for much of western Oregon, including Lane County, through this afternoon. While the heaviest rain has eased, runoff continues along slower-responding rivers and streams, keeping flood concerns elevated even during lighter showers…