Extensive flood waters in the Eugene area, viewed from a high angle. Houses and trees can be seen in the distance, surrounded by water. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 7 of 27).
Rapidly moving flood waters from the Willamette River, in the Eugene area. A utility pole and building are surrounded by water. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 6 of 27).
A cow stands on a roadway, during a flooding event in the Eugene area. Water can be seen at the right side of the frame, in front of a house. The cow is standing behind an automobile, looking at the camera. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 8 of 27).
A man sits in front of a typewriter, in what appears to be a vehicle, during a flood in the Eugene area. Equipment is attached to the wall and can be seen throughout the vehicle. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 11 of 27).
People, carrying luggage, evacuate during a flood in the Eugene area. A man carries a child, while another child walks and carries a small dog. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 16 of 27).
Automobiles and people in a rowboat navigate flood water in Eugene. In the background is a wooden building above the water. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 23 of 27).
A woman and child at an emergency shelter in the Eugene area, during a flood on the Willamette River. Both are tucked into the blankets of a small bed. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 4 of 27).
People stand on a roadway in Eugene, observing quickly moving food waters from the Willamette River at the Ferry street bridge. Several houses can be seen in the distance. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 1 of 27).
A flooded roadway in Eugene. Water is flowing past a wooden fence, next to a sign that reads “Horses Prohibited on Footpath.” Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 10 of 27).
A woman stands in the doorway of a house, which is surrounded by high flood water, in the Eugene area. She holds a small dog through a screen door. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 13 of 27).
A flooded roadway in Eugene. Water is flowing past a wooden fence and extending into the distance. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 14 of 27).
An automobile and two people in a rowboat navigate flood water in Eugene. The vehicle appears to be a military style jeep, and a billboard in the background reads “The Regular Army has a good job for you too!” Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 24 of 27).
People stand on a raised roadway during a flooding event in Eugene. A road can be seen extending into the flood waters. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 25 of 27).
People at the far side of a room, setup with emergency cots during a flood in the Eugene area. Blankets are folded up on each cot. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 3 of 27).
Two children at an emergency shelter in the Eugene area, during a floor on the Willamette River. Both are under blankets on small beds and looking at the camera. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 5 of 27).
People in a flooded room of an Army Engineers headquarters in in Eugene. From left to right: Gene Herlocker, Karl F. Kruger, Allen Terry, and A.L. Huderberg. One man is seated at a small table holding a typewriter. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 9 of 27).