Flood Advisory

Locations Affected

Portland, OR ∙ Eugene, OR ∙ Salem, OR ∙ Vancouver, WA ∙ Gresham, OR ∙ Hillsboro, OR ∙ Beaverton, OR ∙ Springfield, OR ∙ Corvallis, OR ∙ Albany, OR

Full Alert Message

Flood Advisory National Weather Service Portland OR 518 PM PST Tue Dec 5 2023 ...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Much of southwest Washington and northwest Oregon, excluding the high Cascades, mid-Columbia Gorge and Hood River Valley. * WHEN...Until 100 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Many small streams and creeks will continue running full with minor flooding expected through Wednesday. In addition, minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas will continue. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. Areas most likely to see such flooding will be the coast, coast mountains, and the I-5 corridor from Portland northward through the Cowlitz River Valley. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 507 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 2 and 8 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. In addition, areas with poor drainage, such as railroad crossings and underpasses, will quickly see standing water. - 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. && LAT...LON 4460 12391 4457 12397 4556 12395 4549 12387 4550 12387 4664 12406 4638 12383 4664 12396 4668 12370 4679 12410 4679 12337 4638 12336 4639 12247 4555 12225 4565 12192 4354 12274 4394 12366 4386 12416

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