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...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Nestucca River near Beaver.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Above 19.0 feet, expect some flooding of low lying
pasture and dairy land from Beaver to Hebo and downstream to Woods
and Pacific City.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM PST Thursday the stage was 14.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage and crest
around 19.2 feet overnight. The river will fall below flood
stage late tonight or early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
continues.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest Oregon, including the following
counties, Clatsop, Tillamook and Washington.

* WHEN...Until 1145 PM PST.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Several
structures are flooded and some sand bagging operations are
continuing. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from
earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and
may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 823 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall around 1 inch possible in the warned
area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Cannon Beach, Garibaldi, Manzanita, Pacific City, Tillamook,
Rockaway Beach, Trask, Lees Camp, Netarts, Cape Meares,
Oceanside, Elsie, Cloverdale, Neskowin, Bay City, Wheeler,
Nehalem, Foss, Salmonberry and Blaine.
- 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.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

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...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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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Nehalem River near Foss.

* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Above 20.0 feet, flooding of some buildings in the town
of Nehalem begins, with the situation worsening during the high
tide. Also expect widespread low land flooding and numerous
flooded rural roads from the Foss gauging station downstream to
Nehalem.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:15 PM PST Thursday the stage was 14.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening and crest around 21.1 feet tonight. It will then
fall below flood stage Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Trask River near Tillamook.

* WHEN...Until Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Above 19.0 feet, expect flooding along the lower Trask
River. Dairy farms, buildings, and some residences adjacent to the
Trask in the vicinity of Hwy 101 will be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 PM PST Thursday the stage was 14.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening
and crest around 18.9 feet tonight. It will fall below flood
stage early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Wilson River near Tillamook.

* WHEN...Until late Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Above 19.0 feet, expect widespread flooding in and near
Tillamook, from the Hwy 6 bridge over the Wilson downstream to Hwy
101 and local roads west of Hwy 101. Flooding of the Wilson River
RV park east of Tillamook is likely. Hwy 101 through the northern
portion of Tillamook has historically been closed at this and
higher stages. The worst of the flooding can be expected during
high tides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:30 PM PST Thursday the stage was 13.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:30 PM PST Thursday was 13.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 18.7 feet late this
evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...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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...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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