Oregon Coast, Willamette Valley Under Flood Watch

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(SALEM, Ore. ) - The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Flood Watch for portions of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington through Wednesday morning. That includes the central and southern Willamette Valley.

A powerful storm system will bring heavy rains to the entire state. One strong low is now affecting the Oregon Coast and the Willamette Valley with powerful winds and heavy rains. Another powerful storm will follow tomorrow.

There will be a brief pause in the heavy rain later tonight between systems. Monday's storm has origins in the subtropics of the mid-Pacific and carries very high precipitable water values.

Rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches are expected in the coast range, and in coastal cities. 5 to 7 inches is expected in the Oregon Cascades and Cascade foothills. The Willamette Valley is expected to see between 1 to 3 inches of rain.

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.

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The rivers listed below are of most concern for flooding. However, many other rivers throughout Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington could be impacted by the heavy rains.

Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action quickly should flooding occur.

Coastal Rivers Of Concern Include:

• Willapa River In Pacific County
• Naselle River In Pacific And Wahkiakum Counties
• Grays River In Wahkiakum County
• Nehalem River In Clatsop And Tillamook Counties
• Wilson River In Tillamook County
• Trask River In Tillamook County
• Siletz River In Lincoln County

• Luckiamute River In Polk And Benton Counties
• South Yamhill River In Yamhill County
• Pudding River In Clackamas And Marion Counties
• Upper Tualatin River In Washington County
• Johnson Creek In Multnohmah County

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