Flooding, mudslides force road closures

DAVENPORT — A combination of heavy rain, melting snow, and frozen ground created what officials are calling the “perfect storm” for widespread flooding, mudslides, and road closures throughout the county.

Several roads were deemed impassable over the weekend due to high water levels and erosion.

Hawk Creek Ranch Road and Mill Canyon Road were among the most severely impacted, with Hawk Creek rising to eight feet deep in some areas.

Other closures included Circle Road, Gaffney Road, Cupers Road, and Sage Hen Draw Road.

“We had several road closures where the road was washed out and not passable...