Extremely saturated soil was the cause of an embankment sliding into a portion of the Gravity Canal, which resulted in flooding in the vicinity of Fruitdale Drive, Mt. Baldy, and John Mark Circle. The Gravity Canal Pumps have been temporarily shut off to facilitate necessary repairs.
Key Details:
Date and Time of Incident: Saturday, August 10, 2024, at approximately 5:20pm
Affected Areas: Gravity Canal-
Portions of Rogue River Hwy, Fruitdale Drive and vicinity, Hamilton Lane Redwood Ave and portions of Redwood Hwy, SW area of Grants Pass- Greenwood area, Central Ave, Rogue River Ave, J- K-L Streets, Oak Street, Bridge Street and vicinity, portions of G Street, Lower River Road, and vicinity.
We are working diligently to make the necessary repairs. Providing there are no unforeseen circumstances, we anticipate water flowing no later than this Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.