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Flood Advisory
Issued: 1:50 AM Dec. 10, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Washington, including the following counties, Clark, Cowlitz and Skamania. * WHEN...Until 1000 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 531 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen in the last 24 hours. - Additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 7 inches are expected over the area through Thursday evening. Highest rainfall amounts are expected at higher elevations while lower elevations may only see another half an inch during that time. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Battle Ground, Kelso, Woodland, Cougar, Ridgefield, La Center, Kalama, Yacolt, Yale, Lewisville, Venersborg, Cherry Grove, Pigeon Springs, Hockinson, Meadow Glade, Dollar Corner, Larch Mountain, Swift Reservoir, Trapper Creek Wilderness and Silver Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 11:56 PM Dec. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS 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 2.5 to 5 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. 1.0 to 3.0 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. Additional rainfall of 2.0 to 4.0 inches over the Cascades and Coastal mountains. 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 11:48 PM Dec. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with peak gusts up to 25 to 30 mph for interior lowland valleys, and 35 to 45 mph for higher terrain. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Central Willamette Valley, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds combined with very saturated soils will increase the chances for downed trees and possible power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are not expected to gust at peak intensity for the entire duration of the advisory. Impacts are more likely where the highest wind gusts occur. High confidence in at least isolated to scattered wind related impacts, however the exact locations are uncertain. 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: 8:04 PM Dec. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cowlitz River at Castle Rock. * WHEN...Until late this evening. * IMPACTS...Above 48.0 feet, expect flooding of several roads and low-lying agricultural lands in areas not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 48.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM PST Tuesday was 48.1 feet. - Forecast...The river will remain in Minor flood stage with a maximum value of 48.2 feet early this afternoon. It will fall below flood stage late this afternoon after 4 PM Tuesday. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 8:04 PM Dec. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cowlitz River at Kelso. * WHEN...Until late Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Above 24.5 feet, flooding of a few residential areas in Kelso begins. Also expect widespread flooding of pasture land and low lying roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 23.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM PST Tuesday was 23.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will remain in Minor flood stage through Friday with a maximum value of 23.8 feet late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 21.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
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. &&
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