Toledo, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HEAVY RAINFALL THIS WEEK HAS LED TO AN INCREASED THREAT OF
LANDSLIDES IN WESTERN WASHINGTON...

Significant rainfall over the past week has increased soil moisture
to high levels across western Washington. This significant rain will
continue to put extra pressure on soil instability, leading to an
increased threat of landslides and debris flows, especially from
recent burned areas, with additional rainfall acting as a trigger.

Numerous landslides have already occurred in Whatcom, Skagit, King
Counties and others. More landslides continue to be possible.

Areas most susceptible to landslides debris flows under these
conditions are steep coastal bluffs, other steep hillsides or
road cuts, and recent burned areas. A diminishing threat of
landslides and debris flows will continue for several days after
the rain ends.

For more information about current conditions, visit
www.weather.gov/seattle, select Hydrology, and then scroll down
for the links to the landslide information pages.

For more information on landslides, visit the website for the
Washington State Department of Natural Resources landslide
geologic hazards at: http://bit.ly/2mtA3wn

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft,
especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the
Columbia River Bar.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong ebb current of 5.68 kt at 409 PM
Friday. Seas 10 to 12 ft. Ebb current of 2.63 kt at 443 AM
Saturday. Seas 9 to 10 ft.Strong ebb current of 5.74 kt at 443
PM Saturday. Seas to 10 ft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to
be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River
Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions
from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the
bar.

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

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

* WHERE...Cowlitz River below Mayfield Dam.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 25,000.0 cfs, the Cowlitz River will flood the reach
from Mayfield Dam downstream through Toledo. Flood waters will
inundate some farmlands and several roads...mainly near Toledo.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM PST Friday the flow was 28,100.0 cfs.
- Flood flow is 25,000.0 cfs.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 AM PST Friday was 28,500.0 cfs.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 28,200.0 cfs late
this morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
27,900.0 cfs on 01/26/1947.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

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

* WHERE...Cowlitz River at Randle.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, the Cowlitz River will cause flooding from
the vicinity of Randle downstream through Riffe Lake...inundating
many roads including US Highway 12 and much of the farm lands.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM PST Friday the stage was 19.7 feet.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 AM PST Friday was 19.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0
feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late this evening.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
19.8 feet on 10/31/1997.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington,
including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Grays
Harbor. In west central Washington, King, Lewis, Pierce and
Thurston.

* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall from yesterday as well as expected showers today
will allow for continued reactions and possible rises on area
rivers. Additionally, those rivers that are seeing waters
recede may see the rate at which these waters fall slow down.
This will allow for potential flooding to continue into the
weekend.
- 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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