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...No flooding is currently forecast.
* WHERE...Cowlitz River at Castle Rock.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...Above 48.0 feet, expect flooding of several roads and
low-lying agricultural lands in areas not protected by levees.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:30 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 48.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river has reached minor flood stage of 48.0
ft. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 48.0 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:
Cowlitz, WA
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov