...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Tualatin River near Dilley affecting Washington County. Luckiamute River near Suver affecting Benton and Polk Counties. Pudding River at Aurora affecting Clackamas and Marion Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oregon...Washington... Santiam River at Jefferson affecting Marion and Linn Counties. Nehalem River near Foss affecting Tillamook and Clatsop Counties. S Yamhill River at McMinnville affecting Yamhill County. Marys River near Philomath affecting Benton County. Cowlitz River at Kelso affecting Cowlitz County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* 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 8:15 PM PST Friday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM PST Friday was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river has crested and will fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: CLATSOP, OR ... TILLAMOOK, OR
Instructions:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 late tonight at 300 AM PST.
