Full Notification

...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Oregon... Wilson River near Tillamook affecting Tillamook County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington...Oregon... Cowlitz River at Kelso affecting Cowlitz County. Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg affecting Wahkiakum County. Johnson Creek at Sycamore affecting Clackamas and Multnomah Counties. Nehalem River near Foss affecting Clatsop and Tillamook Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Wilson River near Tillamook.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Above 12.0 feet, minor flooding of low lying dairy and pasture land north and east of Tillamook can be expected, particularly during high tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 PM PDT Friday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 PM PDT Friday was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river has reached minor flood stage of 12.2 ft. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: TILLAMOOK, OR

Instructions:

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. 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 early Saturday morning at 515 AM PDT.late tonight at 500 AM PDT.