WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE…Portions of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington, roughly including the Coast Range Crest and points eastward.
Areas in the KYKN listening area impacted include Salem, Stayton, Albany, Dallas, and Woodburn.
* WHEN…From 3 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, especially in urban areas. Debris flows are possible in areas of the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire, the 2020 Wildfires, and the 2022 Cedar Creek Fire.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Slow moving thunderstorms and high atmospheric moisture have produced conditions conducive for localized very heavy rainfall. Amounts in excess of 1 inch per hour may occur with the most stationary storms.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
