Flood Advisories Issued Throughout Oregon

Turn around - Don't Drown!

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The National Weather Service has issued an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for the following counties through Friday morning, and may then be continued.

• Linn County
• Eastern Benton County
• Central Lane County
• Eastern Polk County
• Clackamas County
• Multnomah County
• Eastern Yamhill County
• Marion County

SW Washington:

• Western Skamania County
• Clark County in SW Washington
• Northern Wahkiakum County
• Pacific County
• Cowlitz County

Thursday night, Doppler radar and automated rain gauged indicate that heavy rain continues to fall across the Willamette Valley and Interstate 5 corridor in SW Washington, as well as into the Cascade foothills. Heavy rain will continue through around 3 a.m. Friday, in addition to the several inches that have already fallen today. This may bring minor urban and small stream flooding through early Friday morning and create additional minor transportation issues on area highways and roads.

Most flood deaths occur in automobiles!

Never drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. Flood waters are usually deeper than they appear. Just one foot of flowing water is powerful enough to sweep vehicles off the road.

When encountering flooded roads make the smart choice: Turn around - Don't Drown.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause ponding of water in urban areas, on highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage areas and low lying spots.

Do not attempt to travel across flooded roads. Find alternate routes. It takes only a few inches of swiftly flowing water to carry vehicles away.

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 landscapes.