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Flood Watch National Weather Service Portland OR 356 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025 Clatsop County Coast-Tillamook County Coast-Central Coast of Oregon-North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands-Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands-North Oregon Coast Range-Central Oregon Coast Range-Lower Columbia River-Tualatin Valley-Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain-Inner Portland Metro-East Portland Metro- Outer Southeast Portland Metro-West Central Willamette Valley- East Central Willamette Valley-Benton County Lowlands-Linn County Lowlands-West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft-West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor-Upper Hood River Valley- Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor-Clackamas County Cascade Foothills-Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties- North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties-South Washington Coast-Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands-Willapa Hills- Cowlitz County Lowlands-North Clark County Lowlands-Inner Vancouver Metro-East Clark County Lowlands-South Washington Cascade Foothills-West Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor- Central Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor-South Washington Cascades- Including the cities of Sellwood, Portland, Tigard, Florence, Kelso, Willapa, Detroit, Battle Ground, Rainier, Brightwood, Underwood, Bennett Pass, Rhododendron, Mary's Peak, Bonneville, Scappoose, Sandy, McKenzie Pass, Oregon City, Amboy, Lost Lake, Vancouver, Brooklyn, Monroe, Newberg, Cascade Locks, Sylvan Hill, Sunset Summit, Sherwood, Rooster Rock, Troutdale, Lake Merwin, Waldport, Lake Oswego, Estacada, Carson, Albany, Yacolt, Parkdale, Lebanon, Keizer, Naselle, Happy Valley, Grand Ronde Indian Reservation, Santiam Junction, Corbett, Hoskins, Rockaway Beach, Ridgefield, Salmon Creek, Cherryville, Warrenton, Dallas, Multnomah Falls, Alma, Camas, Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Rockcreek, Government Camp, Ocean Park, Washougal, Salem, Manzanita, Stevenson, Philomath, Stayton, Cathlamet, Skyline Drive, Eagle Creek, Timothy Lake, Woodland, Evergreen, Mt. St. Helens, Neskowin, Castle Rock, Molalla, Horton, Mapleton, Gresham, Hood River, Wyeth, Breitenbush Springs, Tombstone Summit, Odell, Kalama, Seaside, Silver Falls, Lebam, Welches, Brush Prairie, Clatskanie, Sheridan, Cannon Beach, Fairview, Glenwood, Lincoln City, Woodburn, Larch Mountain, Necanicum, Pacific City, Newport, Tokeland, Astoria, Longview, Vernonia, Long Beach, Indian Heaven Wilderness, Hockinson, Toutle, Alsea, Brownsville, Wilsonville, Rosburg, McMinnville, Monmouth, Valsetz, Wilson River Summit, North Bonneville, Chehalem Mountain, Tillamook, Mill City, Beacon Rock SP, Boring, Raymond, Silverton, Knappa, Cape Horn, Corvallis, St. Helens, Jewell, Grand Ronde, La Center, Santiam Pass, and Harrisburg 356 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...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. &&

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Portland OR 348 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025 North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands-Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands-North Oregon Coast Range-Central Oregon Coast Range- Lower Columbia River-Tualatin Valley-Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain-Inner Portland Metro-East Portland Metro-Outer Southeast Portland Metro-West Central Willamette Valley-East Central Willamette Valley-Clackamas County Cascade Foothills- Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands-Willapa Hills-Cowlitz County Lowlands-North Clark County Lowlands-Inner Vancouver Metro-East Clark County Lowlands-South Washington Cascade Foothills- Including the cities of Brightwood, Dallas, Vancouver, Wilson River Summit, Salem, Sunset Summit, Keizer, Stayton, Sellwood, Mary's Peak, Silverton, Grand Ronde Indian Reservation, Rosburg, Kalama, Ridgefield, Eagle Creek, Hillsboro, Horton, Cherryville, Castle Rock, Fairview, McMinnville, Molalla, Sandy, Toutle, Woodland, Hoskins, Alma, Happy Valley, Amboy, Knappa, Lake Merwin, Clatskanie, Skyline Drive, Sylvan Hill, Willapa, Woodburn, Chehalem Mountain, Glenwood, Tigard, Yacolt, Cathlamet, Brush Prairie, Rockcreek, Lake Oswego, Grand Ronde, La Center, Battle Ground, Estacada, Rhododendron, Monmouth, Alsea, Valsetz, Hockinson, Longview, Washougal, Sherwood, Necanicum, Scappoose, Camas, Gresham, Vernonia, Mapleton, Forest Grove, Brooklyn, Kelso, Evergreen, Jewell, Salmon Creek, St. Helens, Welches, Oregon City, Wilsonville, Newberg, Portland, Troutdale, Lebam, Rainier, Boring, and Sheridan 348 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...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. &&

Flood Advisory National Weather Service Portland OR 947 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025 Clatsop OR-Columbia OR-Cowlitz WA-Pacific WA-Wahkiakum WA- 947 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...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. &&