Logjam at Ohanapecosh - National Parks Gallery
An enormous logjam formed downstream of the Ohanapecosh Campground. Public domain photograph of timber industry, lumber, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mount Rainier national park - Rock Truck
Rock trucks pass milepost 5.2 on their way to the construction site at milepost 9.1.
Washout on Stevens Canyon Road at Backbone Ridge
A major washout of the Stevens Canyon Road, on Backbone Ridge above Ohanapecosh.
Westside Road Shows Effects of Storm
Tahoma Creek carved large chunks out of the edge of the Westside Road.
Ipsut Creek Cabin and Damaged Foundation
A channel of Ipsut Creek flowed directly beneath the cabin, undermining its foundation.
Panorama at Sunshine Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
A panoramic view captures the full extent of what used to be Sunshine Point Campground and the park road.
Watching the Raging River - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Park staff watch in amazement as the Nisqually River continues to rage through what used to be Sunshine Point Campground.
Mount Rainier national park - Erosion Gully
Erosion created deep gouges on the Carbon River Road.
Kautz Creek Damages Road - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The park road was seriously undermined by Kautz Creek.
Community Building at Longmire - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
River erosion swept away the trees and part of the parking lot in front of the Community Building at Longmire.
Paradise Inn Under Snow - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Snow buries the Paradise Inn during the winter.
Mud at Grove of the Patriarchs - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Everything at the Grove of the Patriarchs is buried by a layer of mud.
Undermined Nisqually Road - National Parks Gallery
Flooding by Tahoma Creek undermined the park road at its junction with the Westside Road.
Rebuilding Road at Sunshine Point
Park road crews hard at work rebuilding the road at Sunshine Point.
Aerial View of Meandering Nisqually River
An aerial view shows the Nisqually River meandering past the maintenance area at Longmire.
Riverbank Erosion along Nisqually Road
The Nisqually River carved away the riverbank to the edge of the park road at milepost 5.2
Tahoma Creek During Storm - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Tahoma Creek rages at flood stage on the first day of the storm.
Mount Rainier national park - Longmire's Levees
Longmire's rebuilt levees protect the community there from further flooding.
Stevens Canyon Road Washed Out - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
The Stevens Canyon Road washed out in three places.
Damaged Silver Falls Footbridge
The new Silver Falls bridge was heavily damaged by the flood.
Building an Embankment - National Parks Gallery
Park road crews fit enormous boulders together like a 3-dimentional jigsaw puzzle to build a stable embankment.
Mount Rainier national park - Sunshine Point
The jagged edge of what's left of Sunshine Point is visible from the new park road.
Utility Lines Exposed - National Parks Gallery
Park utility lines are visible in the foreground, exposed by the flood.
Landslide Viewed from Campground
The new view from campsite C25.
Damage at Ohanapecosh Campground
Falling trees damaged or destroyed picnic tables.
Highway 410 During Storm - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Debris and water on Highway 410 during the storm
Damaged Electrical Lines - National Parks Gallery
Along with the park road, electrical utilities embedded in it were ripped out by the flood.
Damage to White River Campground
Flooding caused minor damage to loop A of the White River campground.
Crews Work to Protect Highway 410
State Highway crews worked to protect Highway 410 from damage during the storm.
Paradise Inn Under Snow - Windows
Snow buries the Paradise Inn during the winter.
Eroded Road at Longmire - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The road to the Community Building was partially eroded away in several places.
Overhead Power Lines at Kautz Creek
Overhead power lines were installed at Kautz Creek to supply power to Longmire during road repairs.
Installation of Culverts - National Parks Gallery
Park road crews installed three new 30-inch culverts at Kautz Creek to help accommodate the river.
White River Campground Road - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
River erosion carved scallops into the edge of the road leading to the White River Campground.
The Morning After - National Parks Gallery
The morning after the storm, the sun shines on what used to be called Sunshine Point Campground.
White River Campground - National Parks Gallery
Flooding caused minor damage to loop A of the White River campground.
Utility Crews Restore Electricity at Longmire
Park utility crews work on restoring electrical lines blown down during the storm.
Newly Paved Road at Sunshine Point
Park road crews finished paving the new road at Sunshine Point in early February.
Highway 123 Undermined - National Parks Gallery
Highway 123 has been undermined by erosion in several places.
Mount Rainier national park - Undermined EOC
River erosion undermined one corner of the Emergency Operations Center.
Paving in February - National Parks Gallery
Park road crews finished paving the new road at Sunshine Point in early February.
Thirty-Inch Culverts Installed - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Three 30-inch culverts were installed to capture overflow from Kautz Creek during times of flood.
Repairs and Snow - National Parks Gallery
Amid a few inches of fresh snowfall, park crews continue rebuilding the levees at Longmire.
Snow Removal at Paradise - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A road crew member removes snow from the construction site of the new Paradise visitor center.
Historic Longmire Campground Road
The Nisqually River reclaimed part of the road through the historic Longmire Campground.
Nisqually River at Full Flood - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
The Nisqually River at full flood flows past the Emergency Operations Center at Longmire.
EOC Parking Area Gone - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The parking area around the Emergency Operations Center was carved away by the river.
Landslides on Nisqually Road - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Smaller landslides occurred on the park road between Longmire and Paradise.
Flood Debris at Lonmire - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Debris litters the river in front of the Emergency Operations Center the day after the storm.
White River Campground Amphitheater
The White River carved away part of the riverbank next to the campground amphitheater.
Tourist Attraction - Kautz Creek Bridge
Flooding damaged the east foundation of the Kautz Creek Bridge.
The Nisqually River at Sunshine Point Campground
The Nisqually River rages through the space once occupied by Sunshine Point Campground.
Cleaning the Water Reservoir - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Utility crews had to dig through 10 feet of snow to clean out the debris-filled water reservoir at Paradise.
Working on Kautz Creek Culvert Installation
Park road crews installed three new 30-inch culverts at Kautz Creek to help accommodate the river.
Inspecting the Damage - National Parks Gallery
National Park staff inspect the damage at Sunshine Point, as the rain continues to fall.
Footbridge on Silver Falls Trail
The new Silver Falls bridge was heavily damaged by the flood.
Repairs Begin at Longmire 2 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Two days after the storm, work begins to clear debris and rebuild the protective levees at Longmire
Picnic Table at Sunshine Point - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
A lone picnic table sits amid the wreckage of Sunshine Point Campground
Aerial View of Sunshine Point Campground
An aerial view shows five acres of new riverbed. A few campsites at Sunshine Point remain undamaged.
Five Acres Swept Away - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The Nisqually River tore away more than five acres of land at Sunshine Point.
Rebuilding the Nisqually Levee - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Pierce County crews work to rebuild the Nisqually Levee, along the border of Mount Rainier National Park.
Tahoma Creek Flowing Along Westside Road
Tahoma Creek flows alongside the first stretch of the Westside Road.
More Damage to Silver Falls Trail
Flooding scoured the approach to the Silver Falls bridge down to bedrock.
Highway 410 During Storm - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Debris and water on Highway 410 during the storm
Mount Rainier national park - Stress Fractures
Stress fractures appeared along the edge of the undermined park road at milepost 5.2.
Mount Rainier national park - EOC Repairs
The exposed corner of the Emergency Operations Center has been shored up.
Surveying the New Sunshine Point
Park crews survey the new terrain at Sunshine Point.
Raging Nisqually River - National Parks Gallery
The Nisqually River rages through the space once occupied by Sunshine Point Campground.
Road Washed Away - National Parks Gallery
The Nisqually River tore away 200 yards of the main park road along with most of the Sunshine Point Campground.
Nisqually Road After the Flood - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Flooding by Tahoma Creek undermined the park road at its junction with the Westside Road.
Boardwalk at Grove of the Patriarchs
Scars on the trees show that the boardwalk at the Grove of the Patriarchs rose and fell during the storm.
Repairs to Levees at Longmire - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Work on rebuilding Longmire's protective levees continues. Public domain photograph of excavation, bulldozer, land management, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Trees Across Carbon Glacier Trail
Fallen trees lay like jackstraws across the Carbon Glacier Trail.
View of White River Campground - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Flooding caused minor damage to loop A of the White River campground.
Mount Rainier's Gates Closed - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
On November 7, all of Mount Rainier National Park was closed due to a natural event for the first time since Mt. St. Helens erupted in 1980.
Community Building Parking Lot - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Hazardous trees, broken pavement, and other debris litter the parking lot in front of the Community Building.
Flooded Highway 410 - National Parks Gallery
The White River flooded Highway 410 during the storm.
Nisqually River at Sunshine Point Campground 2
The Nisqually River rages through the space once occupied by Sunshine Point Campground.
Kautz Creek - Channel Dry - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
The old Kautz Creek Channel is now almost empty.
Damage at Milepost 9.1 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The Nisqually River carved away the riverbank to the edge of the park road at milepost 9.1.
Mount Rainier national park - Nisqually Levee
The Nisqually Levee protects park facilities at the Nisqually Entrance and residences just outside the park boundary.
Inspecting Damage at Longmire - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Park road crews inspect damaged roads at Longmire.
More Damage on Highway 123 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Another undermined section of Highway 123.
Paving at Sunshine Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Park road crews finished paving the new road at Sunshine Point in early February.
Grove of the Patriarchs: Boardwalk
The boardwalk at the Grove of the Patriarchs is damaged, displaced, and tilted at crazy angles.
Mount Rainier national park - Paradise Inn
Rehabilitation of the Paradise Inn has continued despite the flood.
Landslide at Ohanapecosh - National Parks Gallery
The landslide is readily visible across the river from the campground.
Damage to Kautz Creek Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Kautz Creek carved a large swath out of the Kautz Creek Trail.
Damage to White River Campground Road
River erosion carved scallops into the edge of the road leading to the White River Campground.
Rebuilding Damaged Longmire Levees
Park crews continue to rebuild the damaged levees at Longmire. Public domain photograph of excavation, bulldozer, land management, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Kautz Creek Crosses Road During Storm
Kautz Creek flows across the park road during the storm.
Road and Levee Reconstruction - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Park Ranger Larry Miranda watches the road and levee reconstruction at Sunshine Point.
Road Damage at Lonmire - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The Nisqually River damaged the road between the Suspension Bridge and Community Building in several places.
Survey Crew at Milepost 5.2 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Survey crews assess the damage to the park road at milepost 5.2.
River and Reconstruction Panorama
A panoramic view shows the full extent of construction at Sunshine Point.
View of Damage by Kautz Creek - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Kautz Creek, in its new channel, has repeatedly flooded the park road, causing severe erosion and undercutting.
Repairs Begin at Longmire - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Two days after the storm, work begins to clear debris and rebuild the protective levees at Longmire.
Working on Paradise Inn - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Work has continued on the interior of the Paradise Inn, despite the snow.
Boardwalk at Grove of the Patriarchs
Flooding at the Grove of the Patriarchs caused significant damage to the boardwalk.
Campsite at Ohanapecosh - National Parks Gallery
Flooding filled campsites at Ohanapecosh with debris.