Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 14 at 5:55AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 5:55am
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...Oregon...
Cowlitz River at Castle Rock affecting Cowlitz County.
Wilson River near Tillamook affecting Tillamook County.
Cowlitz River at Kelso affecting Cowlitz County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Wilson River near Tillamook.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...Above 12.0 feet, minor flooding of low lying dairy and
pasture land north and east of Tillamook can be expected,
particularly during high tides.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:30 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 12.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:30 AM PDT Saturday was 12.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river has reached minor flood stage of 12.2
ft. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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 around 1100 PDT Saturday
morning.this afternoon at 500 PM PDT.
Area Description:
Tillamook, OR
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov