Storm Ready in Benton County
Prepare. Stay Safe. Recover.
Storm Ready is your guide to severe weather in Benton County. Use this page to:
- prepare before severe weather arrives
- stay safe during a storm
- find current weather, river, and road information
- report damage
- understand the disaster declaration process
- access recovery resources
Start by choosing what you need: information for before, during, or after a storm.
If you’re asking any of the following questions, you are in the right place!
- How do I know what to expect?
- What should I do to be prepared?
- What can I do before the weather arrives to protect my family, my home, or my property?
- What should I do during a storm event?
- What should I do after the storm?
- Who do I report storm damage to?
- Is there help available?
Before severe weather:
| EMERGENCY ALERTS | PLANNING AHEAD | BUILDING & PROPERTY PREP |
| Linn-Benton ALERT | Check weather forecasts, river levels, and flood insurance | Find sandbag locations and flood resources |
During the storm:
| RESOURCES | STORM INFORMATION |
| Storm and evacuation information | Check weather forecasts and river levels |
After the storm:
| DAMAGE REPORTING | RECOVERY | DISASTER DECLARATION |
| Complete a damage assessment | Resources for after the storm | How a disaster declaration works |
Report high water to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM).
Why should I report storm damage?
After a storm or other damaging event, Benton County Emergency Management uses community damage reports to:
- identify damage to homes, businesses, roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, and other public facilities
- estimate repair and cleanup costs
- determine whether the damage may qualify for an official disaster declaration
- request state or federal recovery assistance
As a result, your report helps us understand the community’s needs, plan recovery efforts, and seek financial assistance.
Who can submit a damage report?
Anyone who lives, owns property, or operates a business in Benton County can submit a damage report. This includes people in cities, unincorporated areas, and rural communities throughout the county.
Every report helps Benton County document the disaster’s total impact and may help the community meet state or federal aid requirements.
If a recent disaster damaged your home, business, or other property, complete the short Damage Report. You may submit a report even if you do not know the total repair cost or think the damage is minor.
Submitting a report does not guarantee financial assistance. However, your information may help Benton County qualify for state or federal recovery aid.