…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon… Nehalem River near Foss affecting Clatsop and Tillamook Counties.
…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oregon… Wilson River near Tillamook affecting Tillamook County.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. There is a 10% chance of moderate flooding.
* WHERE…Nehalem River near Foss; Wilson River near Tillamook
* WHEN…Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Above 15.0 feet, expect minor flooding of low lying farm land and structures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 1:15 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 15.6 feet. – Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. – Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:15 PM PST Tuesday was 16.6 feet. – Forecast…The river will fall to 15.3 feet late this afternoon. It will then rise to 15.6 feet late tonight. It will fall below flood stage tomorrow morning to 7.8 feet Monday afternoon then rise again. – Flood stage is 15.0 feet. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: CLATSOP, OR … TILLAMOOK, OR
Instructions:
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM PST.
Severity: Severe – Significant threat to life or property
Urgency: Immediate – Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty: Observed – Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category: MET: Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event Description: Flood Warning