...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Oregon... Nehalem River near Foss affecting Clatsop and Tillamook Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Nehalem River near Foss.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...Above 15.0 feet, expect minor flooding of low lying farm land and structures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 PM PST Friday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:15 PM PST Friday was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river has crested and will fall below flood stage tonight. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM PST.
