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...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Oregon... Wilson River near Tillamook affecting Tillamook County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. There is a 20% chance for reaching Major flood stage.

* WHERE...Wilson River near Tillamook.

* WHEN...Until this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Above 16.0 feet, flood waters threaten the Wilson River RV Park east of Tillamook along Hwy 6. Expect flooding along Hwy 101 north of Tillamook from Hoquarton Slough north to the Tillamook Creamery, especially during high tides. The most noticable flood impacts are to low-lying roads and some buildings near Dougherty Slough and the Wilson River. Expect flooding of low lying dairy and pasture land and some rural access roads from Wilson River Loop Rd downstream to Hwy 101 and along Makinster Rd and Goodspeed Rd.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 AM PST Tuesday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 16.0 feet early this morning. It will fall below flood stage this morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: 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 afternoon at 230 PM PST.