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Flood Advisory
Issued: 5:47 PM Dec. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Oregon, including the following counties, Clatsop and Columbia and southwest Washington, including the following counties, Cowlitz, Pacific and Wahkiakum. * WHEN...Until 1000 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 936 AM PST, Gauge reports indicated heavy rain. This is causing urban, river, and small stream flooding. Rapid river rises have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. High confidence rainfall rates remain below 0.10" per or hour or less through 4 PM Tuesday. After 4 PM Tuesday, there moderate to high confidence (50-70% chance) for rainfall rates increasing to 0.20-0.40" per hour. Rainfall rates this high would continue urban, river, and small stream flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kelso, Astoria, Warrenton, Castle Rock, Cathlamet, Frances, Grays River, Coldwater Ridge Visitors Center, Cougar, Longview, Ocean Park, Raymond, Rainier, Clatskanie, South Bend, Ilwaco, East Cathlamet, Skamokawa, Stella and Ryderwood. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 11:53 AM Dec. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Counties in Oregon: Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Hood River, western portions of Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Washington, and Yamhill. Counties in Washington: Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will 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... - Over the past 24 hours, around 4 to 7 inches of rain has fallen over the north Oregon Cascades, south Washington Cascades, Willapa Hills, north Oregon Coast Range, south Washington coast, and northern and central Oregon coast. 1.5 to 4.5 inches of rain has fallen over the Lower Columbia, Cowlitz Valley, and greater Portland/Vancouver metro. This will maintain an elevated threat for urban and river flooding. An additional 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected Tuesday morning through Thursday afternoon over the interior lowlands to the north of Eugene. 3.5 to 6.5 inches of additional rain is expected over the Cascades and coastal mountains, mainly to the north of Lane County. Landslides in areas of steep terrain will be possible due to saturated soils, 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. &&
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