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Flood Watch
Issued: 11:12 AM Dec. 8, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PST THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...River and urban flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Landslides possible in areas of steep terrain, and debris flows possible over recently burned areas. * WHERE...Counties in Oregon: Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Hood River, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Washington, and Yamhill. Counties in Washington: Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum. * WHEN...From 10 AM PST this morning through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Landslides and debris flows are possible during this flood event. People, structures, and roads located below steep slopes, in canyons, and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk from rapidly moving landslides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A prolonged atmospheric river is expected to bring periods of heavy rain to northwest Oregon and southwest Washington Monday through Wednesday, with periods of lighter rain continuing Thursday into Friday. This weather system will result in an increased risk for flooding. Forecast rain amounts from 4 AM Monday through 4 AM Thursday range from 4 to 6 inches in the Cowlitz Valley, lower Columbia, Portland/Vancouver metro and northern Willamette Valley, 2 to 4 inches in the central Willamette Valley, and 1.5-2.5 inches in the southern Willamette Valley. Forecast rain amounts reach 6 to 12 inches in the Cascades, Cascade foothills, Coast Range and the coast, except 2-4 inches from Florence to Newport and in areas of higher terrain in Lane County. Rivers draining the coastal mountains and several Willamette Tributaries have a 30 to 60% chance of reaching minor flood stage or higher. The Pudding River at Aurora and Johnson Creek at Sycamore have an 80% chance of reaching minor flood stage or higher. Chances for flooding along the Willamette mainstem remains low at 5-15%. Urban flooding is possible and water on roadways will increase the risk of hydroplaning and car accidents. Landslides in areas of steep terrain will be possible, as well as debris flows over recently burned areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:40 AM Dec. 8, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM PST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 10 to 15 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. Seas will be highest Monday evening during the ebb current. For the Small Craft Advisory, rough bar conditions expected with seas 10 to 11 ft at 12 seconds and north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt Tuesday morning, because east 10 to 15 kt Tuesday afternoon and then south 20 to 25 kt by 7 PM Tuesday. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 1 AM PST Tuesday. Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...First ebb current of 3.36 kt at 659 AM Monday. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Second ebb current of 6.11 kt at 704 PM Monday. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Third ebb current of 3.26 kt at 755 AM Tuesday. Seas 11 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 10:40 AM Dec. 8, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM PST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 10 to 15 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. Seas will be highest Monday evening during the ebb current. For the Small Craft Advisory, rough bar conditions expected with seas 10 to 11 ft at 12 seconds and north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt Tuesday morning, because east 10 to 15 kt Tuesday afternoon and then south 20 to 25 kt by 7 PM Tuesday. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 1 AM PST Tuesday. Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...First ebb current of 3.36 kt at 659 AM Monday. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Second ebb current of 6.11 kt at 704 PM Monday. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Third ebb current of 3.26 kt at 755 AM Tuesday. Seas 11 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions. &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 10:19 PM Dec. 7, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY FOR MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Tidal overflow flooding expected. * WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 6 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level, during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding threat is due to a combination of higher tides in addition to rivers running high due to runoff from heavy precipitation on Monday. Total tides at Toke Point, Tongue Point, and Garibaldi are forecast to be around 9.5 feet. High river flows and runoff from heavy precipitation will increase the flood potential in the tidally influenced reaches and estuaries of coastal rivers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Advisory means that tidal overflow flooding is expected. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. &&
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