Full Notification

...The National Weather Service in Portland OR has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oregon...Washington... Nehalem River near Foss affecting Tillamook and Clatsop Counties. Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg affecting Wahkiakum County. ...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...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wilson River near Tillamook.

* WHEN...Until Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Above 19.0 feet, expect widespread flooding in and near Tillamook, from the Hwy 6 bridge over the Wilson downstream to Hwy 101 and local roads west of Hwy 101. Flooding of the Wilson River RV park east of Tillamook is likely. Hwy 101 through the northern portion of Tillamook has historically been closed at this and higher stages. The worst of the flooding can be expected during high tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM PST Thursday the stage was 7.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this afternoon and crest around 18.6 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage overnight. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: TILLAMOOK, OR

Instructions:

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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM PST.