* WHAT…Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible.
* WHERE…Northwest Oregon and southwest Washington.
* WHEN…From Thursday through Friday.
* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – Heavy rain, combined with snow melt from high elevations. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTH OREGON COAST … CENTRAL OREGON COAST … COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON … CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OREGON … LOWER COLUMBIA … GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA … CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY … SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY … NORTHERN OREGON CASCADE FOOTHILLS … NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES … CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY … CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY … UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY … WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE … CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE … SOUTH WASHINGTON CASCADES … WILLAPA HILLS … SOUTH WASHINGTON COAST … LOWER COLUMBIA AND I – 5 CORRIDOR IN COWLITZ COUNTY … GREATER VANCOUVER AREA … SOUTH WASHINGTON CASCADE FOOTHILLS … WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE … CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE
Instructions:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Alert Details
- Severity: Severe – Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency: Future – Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty: Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category: Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event: Flood Watch
