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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. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 11:09 AM Dec. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Urban, river 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 AM 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 307 AM PST, Gauge reports indicated heavy rain. This is causing urban 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. This additional rain will result in minor 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. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 10:17 AM Dec. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. There is a 10% chance of moderate flooding. * WHERE...Nehalem River near Foss. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...Above 18.0 feet, expect widespread flooding of low lying farm land and structures downstream of the Foss gauging station to Nehalem. Street flooding in the town of Nehalem begins at this point, usually during the high tide. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:15 AM PST Tuesday was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 9:14 AM Dec. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 15 ft at 14 seconds and southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 9 to 14 ft at 13 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:14 AM Dec. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 15 ft at 14 seconds and southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 9 to 14 ft at 13 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. 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. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 8:19 AM Dec. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Urban, river and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Oregon, including the following counties, Clatsop, Tillamook and Yamhill. * WHEN...Until 1000 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...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 1217 AM PST, Gauge reports indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban, river, and small stream flooding. Rapid river rises will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 2.5 and 5.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will worsen flooding conditions. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Seaside, Sheridan, Cannon Beach, Garibaldi, Manzanita, Pacific City, Jewell, Tillamook, Rockaway Beach, Trask, Lees Camp, Cape Meares, Netarts, Oceanside, Elsie, Cape Lookout, Cloverdale, Neskowin, Willamina and Gearhart. - 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. &&
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