It's not something you normally think about when it's raining hard and there's a threat of flooding but state officials want to remind folks about how important it is to secure hazardous materials so they don't make it into our waterways. Here's some information the Oregon State Fire Marshal and DEQ sent out:

OREGON CITY, Ore. - When the rains fall hard and the water rises, one of the best spots to view the impact on one of our local rivers is Willamette Falls in Oregon City.

We stopped by on Tuesday to take a look and share some video and pictures.

It's really something - one gentleman who stopped by to take a quick cell phone picture even commented that it reminded him of what the falls looked like during the flood of '96. However, another man who stopped by to take a look said it's not quite as bad as what he remembers.

"In '96 you almost couldn't see the falls," said Bob Taliaferro, who works in the area and brought his young daughter to a viewpoint to show her Willamette Falls. "The mills were all flooded at that time."

More heavy rain is expected to fall over the next few days in the Northwest and some areas could see freezing rain and snow, KATU Meteorologist Rhonda Shelby said Tuesday morning.

What: The Oregon City High School Snowboarding team is hosting a fundraiser to help raise funds and offset the cost of competition, gear, and travel expenses.

When: Saturday, Feb. 12 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: The event is staged at the high school by the baseball fields and tennis courts.     

Cost: Gate admission will be $10 ($5 for students).

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