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NW Oregon/SW Washington Coastal Basins Bulletin ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Oregon... Wilson River near Tillamook affecting Tillamook County River forecasts are based on observed and forecast rainfall and temperatures, and they include current and planned reservoir releases. For the latest river stages and forecasts, visit weather.gov/portland. The next update for these locations will be issued by 10 pm tonight. ...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity... The Flood Warning continues for The Wilson River near Tillamook. At 5 PM Tuesday the stage was...14.5 feet / 20700 cfs.

* Flood stage is 12.0 feet and flood flow is 16200 cfs.

* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.

* Forecast...This river is forecast to crest at 16.2 ft around 8 PM Tuesday. After the crest, it is forecast to fall below flood stage around 7 AM Wednesday.

* Impact...Above 15.5 ft, expect widespread flooding in the north part of Tillamook along Hwy 101 to the vicinity of the Tillamook Cheese Factory, especially during high tides. The most noticable flooding impacts are to businesses near Dougherty Slough. Widespread flooding of low lying dairy and pasture land, along with numerous rural access roads outside of Tillamook, can be expected as well. &&

* AFFECTED AREAS: TILLAMOOK

Instructions:

Turn around, don`t drown. Don`t drive into flooded areas. Avoid walking near riverbanks during high water.