Flood Warning until 06:00AM 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oregon...Washington... Nehalem River near Foss affecting Clatsop and Tillamook Counties. Wilson River near Tillamook affecting Tillamook County. 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.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wilson River near Tillamook.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* 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 1:30 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 12.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 AM PDT Saturday was 12.7 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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued early Saturday morning at 600 AM PDT.this morning at 600 AM PDT.
Address/Location
Tillamook County Emergency Management
201 Laurel Ave
Tillamook, OR 97141
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 503-842-3412
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning
