...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Sandy River near Bull Run affecting Multnomah and Clackamas Counties. Trask River near Tillamook affecting Tillamook County. Clackamas River near Oregon City affecting Clackamas County. Siletz River at Siletz affecting Lincoln County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Trask River near Tillamook.
* WHEN...From this evening to late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Above 16.5 feet, expect minor flooding along the lower Trask River. Dairy farms, buildings, and a few residences adjacent to the Trask in the vicinity of Hwy 101 may be threatened.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM PST Thursday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening and crest around 17.0 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 16.5 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. 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 this afternoon at 530 PM PST.
