Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued December 17 at 4:53PM PST until December 20 at 9:03AM PST by NWS Portland OR
Alert Description
...The National Weather Service in Portland OR has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oregon... Clackamas River near Oregon City affecting Clackamas County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Oregon... Siletz River at Siletz affecting Lincoln County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. The current forecast is the largest flood on this river since the January 2009 flood event. * WHERE...Clackamas River near Oregon City. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Above 46.0 feet, expect major flooding of some residences and buildings along the lower Clackamas River, including the mobile home park just downstream of Carver Bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM PST Wednesday the stage was 29.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 38.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late Thursday evening and crest around 45.3 feet late Friday morning. It will fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 39.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety Instructions
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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 615 AM PST.