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Updated: January 9, 2022 @ 12:37 pm
High water along Highway 101 at Seaside.
Several landslides have closed I-84 in both directions from Troutdale to Hood River. This is a photo taken at milepost 37 near McCord Creek. Additional closures include NE Frontage Road east of Dodson near the Elowah Falls trailhead. Officials urge people to avoid the area.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for small streams and creeks that remains in effect until 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7 for several counties, including Columbia County.
High water along Highway 101 at Seaside.
Several landslides have closed I-84 in both directions from Troutdale to Hood River. This is a photo taken at milepost 37 near McCord Creek. Additional closures include NE Frontage Road east of Dodson near the Elowah Falls trailhead. Officials urge people to avoid the area.
WHAT
Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
WHERE
Portions of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Oregon, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Lane, Lincoln, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Washington and Yamhill. In southwest Washington, Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific and Wahkiakum.
IMPACTS
Flooding of small streams and creeks, as well as areas with poor drainage. Ponding of water in urban areas and areas poor drainage can be expected.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Heavy rain has been falling across the region overnight. The heaviest rain continues to fall over far Northwest Oregon into Southwest Washington. Two to 4 inches of rain have fallen along the north Oregon Coast and the nearby Coast Range, as well as areas across southwest Washington including the Willapa Hills.
Many of the small streams are running full, with some spilling out of their banks and causing flooding.
– Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches, with 2 to 5 inches over the north Coast Range into thew Willapa Hills, are expected over the area.
For flooding safety recommendations, visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do NOT drive around barricades. Road surfaces may or may not be safe.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding or where the roads edge may be located.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for our region through Friday, Jan. 7.
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