Heavy rain caused several rivers to rise to worrisome levels Sunday, as some school districts announced they would be closed Monday due to ongoing concerns.
The rising waters prompted Lane County emergency officials to issue Level 1 “Get Ready” evacuation notices for a portion of western Cottage Grove, an RV park on the south end of Cottage Grove, as well as a rural area northeast of Springfield near the community of Mohawk.
A “Level 1” notice means people living in the area should monitor conditions, especially along potential evacuation routes. It is not an indication that immediate life-threatening conditions are occurring, however…