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Willamina, OR – Heavy overnight rain triggered a major sewer overflow in Willamina late Thursday night, spilling more than 102,000 gallons of wastewater into Willamina Creek, according to city officials.
The incident occurred between 11:53 p.m. and 3:18 a.m. on December 18, 2025, when the E Street Pump Station became overwhelmed by the rapid rainfall. City officials said the auxiliary pump—normally used during high-flow events—was down for repairs at the time…