Toledo, OR Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...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.

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...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.

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...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY 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.

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

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...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 14 to 18 ft at 11 seconds and southwest winds 25
to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR
out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR
out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from
10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR
from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or
occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take
shelter until winds and waves subside. Commercial vessels should
prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and
consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds
and waves subside.

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...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Central Coast of Oregon and Central Oregon Coast Range.

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for potential power outages. If you have a gas-powered
generator, ensure you have enough fuel. Ensure you have batteries,
flashlights, and a way to maintain a safe body temperature if you
were to lose heating and cooling.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Siletz River at Siletz.

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

* IMPACTS...Above 25.0 feet, expect major flooding, with evacuations
of residences and areas along the Siletz between mile post 2.5 and
mile post 5 on State Highway 229 near Sunset Landing downstream to
Coyote Rock. Stay tuned to local media sources and law enforcement
information for details.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM PST Thursday the stage was 7.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening and crest around 24.3 feet late this evening. It
will then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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