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Flood Watch
Issued: 12:24 AM 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...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains
and ditches may become clogged with debris. Area creeks and
streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
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...
- An atmospheric river is forecast to bring periods of heavy
rain to northwestern Oregon and southwestern Washington
today. This system occurs at a time when area rivers continue
to run high and soils remain saturated following heavy rain
earlier in the month. During initial heavy rainfall today,
the urban and small stream flooding threat will be most
urgent, although the details of precise timing and location
of the highest risk remains uncertain at this time. As runoff
works its way downstream, the river flooding threat will
increase tonight into Friday, with numerous area rivers now
forecast to reach at least Minor flood stage. Slower reacting
rivers may stay in flood stage into Saturday afternoon.
- 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: 12:18 AM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest Oregon, including the following
counties, Benton, Clackamas, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk and
Yamhill.

* WHEN...Until 1015 PM PST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River and stream flows are elevated and rising.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 416 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated moderate to heavy rain. This will cause urban and
small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in widespread
minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Eugene, Salem, Corvallis, Albany, McMinnville, Dallas, Sweet
Home, Lincoln City, Sheridan, Detroit, Springfield, Lebanon,
Monmouth, Silverton, Independence, Stayton, Junction City,
Philomath, Mount Hood Village and Harrisburg.
- 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: 12:05 AM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO EARLY FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...N Santiam River at Mehama.

* WHEN...From this evening to early Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Above 11.0 feet, expect minor flooding of low-lying
areas along the North Santiam from Gates downstream to Stayton.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:45 PM PST Thursday the stage was 8.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening
and crest around  11.8 feet late tonight. It will fall below
flood stage Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&



River Flood Warning
Issued: 12:05 AM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO EARLY SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Santiam River at Jefferson.

* WHEN...From this evening to early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Above 19.0 feet, expect widespread flooding of lowlands
and agricultural areas, along with flooding of some secondary
roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:45 PM PST Thursday the stage was 7.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this
evening and crest around 17.8 feet Friday morning. The river
will fall below flood stage Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&



Wind Advisory
Issued: 9:05 PM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Central Oregon
Coast Range Lowlands, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, and
Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
Saturated soils could result in downed trees, and tree limbs could
be blown down. Power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects such as garbage cans and
other objects that can easily blow around.

&&

River Flood Warning
Issued: 6:30 PM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING TO LATE TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pudding River at Aurora.

* WHEN...From Friday morning to late Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Above 27.0 feet, expect widespread flooding of numerous
secondary roads and agricultural land.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM PST Thursday the stage was 15.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Friday morning and crest around 26.0 feet late Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&



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