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Portland - OR, US, National Weather Service

Cowlitz River at Kelso

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING... WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Cowlitz River at Kelso. WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. IMPACTS...Above 21.5 feet, flooding of several low lying and secondary roads begins, including the Cowlitz Gardens neighborhood, along with flooding of pasture and lowland upstream of Kelso. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:58 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 22.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:58 PM PDT Saturday was 23.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 22.3 feet this afternoon. It will fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 21.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Cowlitz River at Kelso affecting Cowlitz County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Washington...Oregon... Cowlitz River at Castle Rock affecting Cowlitz County. Wilson River near Tillamook affecting Tillamook County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 230 PM PDT.