Full Notification

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington...Oregon... Willapa River near Willapa affecting Pacific County. Nehalem River near Foss affecting Tillamook and Clatsop Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. There is a 10% chance of moderate flooding.

* WHERE...Nehalem River near Foss.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Above 18.0 feet, expect widespread flooding of low lying farm land and structures downstream of the Foss gauging station to Nehalem. Street flooding in the town of Nehalem begins at this point, usually during the high tide.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:15 AM PST Tuesday was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - 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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 1145 AM PST.