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Coastal Flood Advisory Has Ended

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
814 AM PST Fri Jan 7 2022

ORZ001-WAZ021-071715-
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North Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast-
814 AM PST Fri Jan 7 2022

…COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS ENDED…

High tide has been reached and water will subside over the next
few hours. You may still see isolated areas of localized flooding.
However, widespread flooding is not expected.

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Flood advisory

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Portland OR
636 PM PST Thu Jan 6 2022

Benton OR-Clackamas OR-Clatsop OR-Columbia OR-Lane OR-Lincoln OR-
Marion OR-Multnomah OR-Polk OR-Tillamook OR-Washington OR-Yamhill OR-
Clark WA-Cowlitz WA-Pacific WA-Wahkiakum WA-
636 PM PST Thu Jan 6 2022

…FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST FRIDAY…

* 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.

* WHEN…Until 400 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Flooding of small streams and creeks, as well as areas
with poor drainage. Expect ponding of water in urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 619 PM PST, Snowmelt and/or periods of moderate to heavy
rain will result in small stream flooding and flooding in
areas of poor drainage overnight into Friday.
– Additional rainfall amounts of a quarter to three quarters of
an inch in the Willamette Valley and 1 to 3 inches in the
Coast Range and Willapa Hills are still expected.
– 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.

Coastal Hazard Message

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
655 PM PST Wed Jan 5 2022

North Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast-
655 PM PST Wed Jan 5 2022

…COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM PST
THURSDAY…
…COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM PST
FRIDAY…

* WHAT…Minor tidal overflow flooding is expected around high
tide due to a combination of high tides and unusually high river
levels.

* WHERE…In Washington, South Washington Coast. In Oregon,
North Oregon Coast.

* WHEN…For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM
PST Thursday. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 AM
to 8 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level,
during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays,
sloughs, and especially along the lower reaches of the coastal
rivers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

THURSDAY…

– The Toke Point high tide is forecasted to reach near 11 ft
between 3-4 pm Thursday.

– The Astoria high tide is forecasted to reach near 10.8 ft
between 3-4 pm Thursday.

FRIDAY…

– The Toke Point high tide is forecasted to reach near 11 ft
around 5 am Friday.

– The Astoria high tide is forecasted to reach near 11.1 ft
around 5 am Friday.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that tidal overflow flooding is
expected. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.

Flood Watch

URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Portland OR
1234 PM PST Tue Jan 4 2022

.Rain, locally heavy at times, is expected later Wednesday through
Thursday. At the same time, snow levels will be rising. Together,
expect rising river levels, with potential of some flooding. Main
concern will be those rivers that drain the Coast Range and Willapa
Hills, but flooding is possible for those rivers that drain the
Oregon Cascades.

ORZ001>008-010>016-WAZ019>022-039-040-045-046-060100-
/O.NEW.KPQR.FA.A.0002.220106T1200Z-220108T0200Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-Coast Range of Northwest
Oregon-Central Coast Range of Western Oregon-Lower Columbia-Greater
Portland Metro Area-Central Willamette Valley-South Willamette
Valley-Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills-Northern Oregon Cascades-
Cascade Foothills in Lane County-Cascades in Lane County-Upper Hood
River Valley-Western Columbia River Gorge-Central Columbia River
Gorge-South Washington Cascades-Willapa Hills-South Washington Coast-
I-5 Corridor in Cowlitz County-Greater Vancouver Area-South
Washington Cascade Foothills-Western Columbia River Gorge-Central
Columbia River Gorge-
Including the cities of Albany, Multnomah Falls, Yale Lake,
Washougal, Cascade Locks, Veneta, Wind River Valley, Tidewater,
McMinnville, Odell, Astoria, Coldwater Ridge Visitors Center,
Wilsonville, Estacada, Oakridge, Netarts, Grande Ronde, Newport,
Clatskanie, Naselle, Castle Rock, Silver Falls State Park, Long
Beach, Kelso, Jasper, Vernonia, Sandy, Corbett, Eugene, Santiam
Pass, Rooster Rock, Ridgefield, Ryderwood, Toutle, Swisshome,
Cottage Grove, Amboy, St. Helens, Ocean Park, Jewell, Battle Ground,
Cape Disappointment, Longview, Yacolt, Dallas, Ariel, Cape
Foulweather, McKenzie Bridge, Willapa, Hood River, Corvallis, North
Bonneville, Lees Camp, Parkdale, Sweet Home, Stevenson, Detroit,
Government Camp, Cathlamet, Cannon Beach, Cougar, Lebanon, Salem,
Oregon City, Stayton, Florence, Troutdale, Vida, Burnt Woods, Elk
Mountain, Carson, Trask, Vancouver, McKenzie Pass, Hillsboro,
Springfield, Lowell, Raymond, Underwood, Frances, Woodburn, Sunset
Summit, Lincoln City, Willamette Pass, Yachats, Pacific City, Mount
St. Helens, Portland, Gresham, Tillamook, and Lake Merwin
1234 PM PST Tue Jan 4 2022

…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY…

* WHAT…Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible.

* WHERE…Northwest Oregon and southwest Washington.

* WHEN…From Thursday through Friday.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Heavy rain, combined with snow melt from high elevations.
– 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
923 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022

ORZ001-002-WAZ021-032300-
/O.CON.KPQR.CF.Y.0001.220103T1800Z-220103T2300Z/
North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast-
923 AM PST Mon Jan 3 2022

…COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Tidal overflow flooding expected.

* WHERE…In Washington, South Washington Coast. In Oregon,
Central Oregon Coast and North Oregon Coast.

* WHEN…Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding is expected during high tide. Up to
one foot above ground level along the central Oregon coast, up
to 1.5 feet above ground level along the north Oregon coast, and
up to 2 feet above ground level along the south Washington
coast. Areas of concern will be in the low lying areas near
bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
-Total tide (astronomical tide with storm surge) at Toke Point
is forecast to peak near 13 feet at 1 PM on Monday.
-Total tide at Tongue Point in Astoria is forecast to peak near
12 feet at 1 PM on Monday.
-Total tide at Garibaldi is forecast to peak near 11.3 feet at 1
PM on Monday.
-Total tide at South Beach is forecast to peak near 11.5 feet
at noon on Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that tidal overflow flooding is
expected. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.

 

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
310 AM PST Sat Jan 1 2022

North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast-
310 AM PST Sat Jan 1 2022

…COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 2 PM
PST SUNDAY…

* WHAT…Tidal overflow flooding expected.

* WHERE…In Washington, South Washington Coast. In Oregon,
North Oregon Coast and Central Oregon Coast.

* WHEN…From 10 AM to 2 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding, up to 1 foot above ground level,
during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near
bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– The Sunday afternoon high tide at Toke Point is forecast to
peak near 12.5 feet around noon.
– The Sunday afternoon high tide at Tongue Point in Astoria is
forecast to peak near 11.5 feet around noon.
– The Sunday afternoon high tide at Garibaldi is forecast to
peak near 11 ft around noon.
– The Sunday afternoon high tide at South Beach is forecast to
peak near 11.5 ft around 11 am.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that tidal overflow flooding is
expected. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Portland OR
711 PM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-
Coast Range of Northwest Oregon-South Washington Coast-
Including the cities of Astoria, Cannon Beach, Vernonia, Jewell, Sunset Summit
711 PM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

…VERY COLD TEMPERATURES THIS WEEK…

Temperatures will remain well below normal for most of this week.
Overnight lows for most lower elevations will remain in the 20s
with a few locations dipping into the teens Tuesday and Wednesday
nights. Afternoon high temperatures will struggle to reach very
far beyond the lower 30s, if at all, Tuesday and Wednesday.

What does this mean…
With these very cold temperatures, frostbite and hypothermia will
occur much faster. Wind chills will be particularly low in the
western Columbia River Gorge and the east Portland metro where
east winds will make it feel especially cold Tuesday night into
Wednesday. If outdoors, remember to dress in layers and cover
exposed skin.

Take precautions to protect pets and livestock from the cold as
well.

Uncovered pipes will also be susceptible to freezing and
bursting.

A slow moderating temperature trend is expected to begin on
Thursday.

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Portland OR
713 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

North Oregon Coast-Coast Range of Northwest Oregon-
Central Coast Range of Western Oregon-Lower Columbia-
Including the cities of Astoria, Cannon Beach,Vernonia, Jewell, Sunset Summit, Clatskanie,
713 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

…VERY COLD TEMPERATURES THIS WEEK BEGINNING TONIGHT…

An arctic front is stalled across west central Washington as of
7 PM, Sunday December 26th. This front is expected to drift south
overnight and bring very cold temperatures across northwest
Oregon and far southwest Washington beginning tonight.

Tonight’s low temperatures across the inland valleys will reach
the upper teens to lower 20s around sunrise while coastal areas
will see a larger spread from the upper teens well inland to the
upper 20s closer to the ocean. Any residual liquid surface water
will freeze to result in icy conditions and potentially hazardous
travel conditions, especially where roads have remained untreated.
Additionally, even light snowfall on top of the ice will make
conditions worse.

For the rest of the week, temperatures will remain well below
normal. Overnight lows for most lower elevations will remain in
the 20s. Afternoon high temperatures will struggle to reach very
far beyond the lower 30s, if at all.

What does this mean…
With these very cold temperatures, frostbite and hypothermia will
occur much faster. If outdoors, remember to dress in layers and
cover exposed skin.

Take precautions to protect pets and livestock from the extreme
cold as well.

Uncovered pipes will also be susceptible to freezing and
bursting.

WINTER STORM WARNING AND WATCH

Coast Range of Northwest Oregon-
Central Coast Range of Western Oregon-Willapa Hills-
Including the cities of Vernonia, Jewell, Sunset Summit,
Lees Camp, Trask, Grande Ronde, Burnt Woods, Tidewater,
Swisshome, Veneta, Willapa, Frances, Elk Mountain, and Ryderwood
757 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO
6 AM PST SATURDAY…
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT…

* WHAT…For the Winter Storm Warning above 1500 feet, heavy
snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches above
1500 feet. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible.
Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible.

* WHERE…In Washington, Willapa Hills. In Oregon, Coast Range
of Northwest Oregon and Central Coast Range of Western Oregon.

* WHEN…For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 AM Friday to 6 AM
PST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday
morning through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Anyone with travel plans should stay aware of the latest weather
information and have alternative travel plans, or delay travel,
if possible.

Be prepared for winter driving conditions with snow and ice
covered roads and very limited visibility. If you must travel,
slow down, and allow plenty of extra time to reach your
destination. Allow extra following distance to the vehicle in
front of you, and keep snow chains and a winter survival kit,
including a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

For the latest road conditions visit https://www.tripcheck.com or
https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map or by calling 5 1 1

 

North Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast-
Including the cities of Astoria, Cannon Beach, Tillamook,
Netarts, Pacific City, Raymond, Long Beach, Ocean Park, Naselle,
Cathlamet, and Cape Disappointment
757 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021

…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT…

* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations ranging
from 2 to 6 inches possible. There could be locally higher
amounts, particularly just a few hundred feet above the ocean.

* WHERE…In Washington, South Washington Coast. In Oregon,
North Oregon Coast.

* WHEN…From late Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult, particularly along
US101.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Anyone with travel plans should stay aware of the latest weather
information and have alternative travel plans, or delay travel,
if possible.

Be prepared for winter driving conditions with snow and ice
covered roads and very limited visibility. If you must travel,
slow down, and allow plenty of extra time to reach your
destination. Allow extra following distance to the vehicle in
front of you, and keep snow chains and a winter survival kit,
including a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter weather advisory

COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON-
CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OREGON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF VERNONIA, JEWELL, SUNSET SUMMIT
358 AM PST WED DEC 15 2021

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
THURSDAY…

* WHAT…SNOW EXPECTED. TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 6
INCHES. WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 40 MPH.

* WHERE…IN WASHINGTON, WILLAPA HILLS. IN OREGON, COAST RANGE
OF NORTHWEST OREGON.

* WHEN…FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM PST THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS…TRAVEL COULD BE VERY DIFFICULT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

SLOW DOWN AND USE CAUTION WHILE TRAVELING.

FOR THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS VISIT
HTTPS://WWW.TRIPCHECK.COM OR
HTTPS://WSDOT.COM/TRAVEL/REAL-TIME/MAP OR
BY CALLING 5 1 1