Portland Rain Alert: Fix Standing Water
Portland heavy rain alert: Prevent standing water in your yard with these immediate fixes and long-term landscape drainage solutions.
Portland Rain Alert
Another atmospheric river is hitting the PNW. Is your yard turning into a lake?
A flooded residential backyard in Portland with gloomy storm clouds overhead.
Why It's Flooding
Portland’s clay soil acts like a full sponge. Once saturated, rain has nowhere to go.
Close up video of rain hitting saturated muddy soil and creating ripples.
Quick Fix: Downspouts
Extend downspouts at least 6ft away. Don’t let roof runoff dump right on your foundation.
A flexible black downspout extension directing water away from a house foundation onto wet grass.
Clear Your Drains
Blocked drains cause backup in minutes. Rake leaves and muck off catch basins now.
Gloved hands clearing wet autumn leaves and muck from a metal storm drain grate.
French Drains
French drains intercept water underground. The gold standard for Portland clay soil.
Cross section view of a french drain trench with gravel and perforated pipe.
Dry Creek Beds
Work with the water, not against it. Use river rock to channel flow aesthetically.
Water flowing smoothly through a landscaped dry creek bed made of river rocks.
Need Help Portland?
Don't risk foundation damage. Contact Seasons Cleaning Services for drainage solutions.
A friendly landscape professional in rain gear standing in a Portland yard.