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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:01 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft, especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the Columbia River Bar. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong ebb current of 5.68 kt at 409 PM Friday. Seas 10 to 12 ft. Ebb current of 2.63 kt at 443 AM Saturday. Seas 9 to 10 ft.Strong ebb current of 5.74 kt at 443 PM Saturday. Seas to 10 ft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the bar. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 4:29 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Nehalem River near Foss. * WHEN...Until late this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Above 15.0 feet, expect minor flooding of low lying farm land and structures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM PST Friday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM PST Friday was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 2:15 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Oregon, including the following areas, Benton County Lowlands, Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, Cascades of Lane County, Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties, Central Coast of Oregon, Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor, Central Oregon Coast Range, Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, Clatsop County Coast, East Central Willamette Valley, East Portland Metro, Inner Portland Metro, Lane County Cascade Foothills, Lane County Lowlands, Linn County Lowlands, Lower Columbia River, North Oregon Cascades, North Oregon Coast Range, North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Outer Southeast Portland Metro, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Tillamook County Coast, Tualatin Valley, Upper Hood River Valley, West Central Willamette Valley, West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor and West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft and southwest Washington, including the following areas, Central Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor, Cowlitz County Lowlands, East Clark County Lowlands, Inner Vancouver Metro, North Clark County Lowlands, South Washington Cascade Foothills, South Washington Cascades, South Washington Coast, West Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor, Willapa Hills and Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Flood potential remains high today even though much less rain is forecast. Many area rivers and streams are rising this morning, and slow responding rivers could see rises into Saturday afternoon. With the saturated soils and high rivers and creeks, any additional rain will slow receding of the water and continue the potential for flooding. - 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. &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 2:28 AM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Tidal overflow flooding expected. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 4 PM PST Friday. The highest threat for minor flooding is during the high tides from 11 AM to 1 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding and erosion, 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...The tidal overflow concerns are due to the combination of high river levels and high tides. 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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