High water closes sections of U.S. 101 along Oregon coast Tuesday

Heavy rain from several back-to-back atmospheric rivers has flooded sections of U.S. 101 along the Oregon coast early Tuesday. The Oregon Department of Transportation has closed the coast highway to all vehicles from mileposts 22-25 from just south of Seaside to the junction with U.S. 26 due to high water across the roadway. High tides have also contributed to flooding along the coast. Oregon 6 at its junction with U.S. 101 in Tillamook is closed due to high water. A local detour is available in that area. High water has...