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...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Pudding River at Aurora affecting East Central Willamette Valley zone. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Pudding River at Aurora. * WHEN...From late Monday night to early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Above 22.0 feet, expect minor flooding of low-lying agricultural lands and access roads along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM PST Saturday the stage was 20.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

ESFPQR A series of storm systems will continue to bring a wet weather pattern across northwest Oregon through the weekend. This will lead to rises on rivers and creeks through at least December 30th. As of this writing, the Luckiamute River has risen just above minor flood stage and has crested. It will continue to fall below flood stage this evening. Through this next system arriving on Sunday, rivers will continue to rise with a few rivers building confidence in their flood potential. There is around a 20% chance of the Luckiamute River to rise again into minor flood stage within the next 3 days, and a 35% chance of the Pudding River at Aurora reaching Minor Flood Stage. Our eyes remain on other rivers in the area. In the case this incoming system over performs, then other area rivers will rise. Heavy rainfall may also lead to ponding of water, general lowland flooding and localized urban flooding, especially in low lying areas or other areas with poor drainage. Heavy rainfall will also increase the potential for landslides in areas of steep terrain and debris flows over areas that have been burned by wildfires over the past few years. Shifts in the forecast storm track can change the current outlook and probabilities for river flooding, so be sure to monitor weather.gov/portland for the latest weather updates, as well as any watches, warnings, or advisories that may be issued. To view the latest river forecasts, visit water.noaa.gov/wfo/pqr.

The next weather system moves into the area Sunday and impacts the area through Monday. Steadier snow will increase Sunday, with some moderate to heavy snow rates Sunday afternoon and evening. Snow may also impact morning commute. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 13 inches. * WHERE...Stehekin, Stevens Pass, and Holden Village. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

The next weather system moves into the area Sunday and impacts the area through Monday. Steadier snow will increase Sunday, with some moderate to heavy snow rates Sunday afternoon and evening. Snow may also impact morning commute. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Blowing snow will occasionally reduce visibility. * WHERE...Anatone, Cloverland Road, Peola, and Mountain Road. * WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

* WHAT...Snow expected at or above elevations of 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. * WHERE...West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous..

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations of 3000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 6 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 to 30 feet. * WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline.

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 to 30 feet. * WHERE...Central Coast of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline.

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 to 30 feet. * WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Oregon and northern California. This includes all valleys west of the Cascades and the cities of Roseburg, Medford, Cave Junction, Grants Pass, Coos Bay, Gold Beach, Yreka and Mount Shasta City. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Oregon... South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point affecting South Central Oregon Coast zone. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point. * WHEN...From Sunday morning to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Numerous areas of farmland become flooded and water nears the roads on the west side of the Spruce Street Bridge in Myrtle Point. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:20 PM PST Saturday the stage was 30.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest forecast information. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oregon... Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County. For the Coquille River...including Coquille...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Coquille River at Coquille. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Homes and roads are threatened in low-lying areas along and near the Coquille River. Expect significant widespread flooding throughout the Coquille River estuary to Myrtle Point. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM PST Saturday the stage was 23.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:45 PM PST Saturday was 23.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 23.8 feet early Monday morning. It will fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.8 feet on 12/04/1980. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Deer Creek at Roseburg affecting Central Douglas County zone. For the Deer Creek...including Roseburg, Roseburg...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Deer Creek at Roseburg. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Low-lying agricultural flooding is occurring. Residential flooding begins at this point. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:52 PM PST Saturday the stage was 5.7 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tonight. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Rogue River near Agness affecting Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and Curry County Coast zones. For the Rogue River...including GOLD BEACH, Rogue Fish Hatchery, Eagle Point, Gold Ray, Grants Pass, Agness...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Rogue River near Agness. * WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, River rises to this stage or above may affect recreation interests along the Rogue River at and below Agness, Oregon. Sudden river rises of a few feet may also affect home and business owners with boat docks on the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM PST Saturday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Additional rounds of rain over the Olympics this weekend will keep the Skokomish River above flood stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM PST Saturday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - The river previously crested at 17.5 feet around 5 PM Thursday. The river has been rising from 16.9 ft since Friday evening. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet late this afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Rogue River near Agness affecting Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and Curry County Coast zones. For the Rogue River...including GOLD BEACH, Rogue Fish Hatchery, Eagle Point, Gold Ray, Grants Pass, Agness...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Rogue River near Agness. * WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, River rises to this stage or above may affect recreation interests along the Rogue River at and below Agness, Oregon. Sudden river rises of a few feet may also affect home and business owners with boat docks on the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 PM PST Saturday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 13 inches at pass level, and up to 17 inches above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall accumulation will vary based on terrain and exposure to wind. The Cascade passes will see impacts from snow. Snow will start off dense and wet becoming drier through the afternoon. Along the peaks of the volcanoes, over 20 inches of snow possible. 50% chance of snow rates of 1 inch per hour between 5 AM to 1 PM Sunday above 5000 feet.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 13 inches at pass level, and up to 17 inches above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall accumulation will vary based on terrain and exposure to wind. The Cascade passes will see impacts from snow. Snow will start off dense and wet becoming drier through the afternoon. Along the peaks of the volcanoes, over 20 inches of snow possible. 50% chance of snow rates of 1 inch per hour between 5 AM to 1 PM Sunday above 5000 feet.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County. For the Coquille River...including Coquille...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Coquille River at Coquille. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Homes and roads are threatened in low-lying areas along and near the Coquille River. Expect significant widespread flooding throughout the Coquille River estuary to Myrtle Point. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 PM PST Saturday the stage was 23.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:45 PM PST Saturday was 23.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 23.6 feet early Monday morning. It will fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 feet on 11/21/2012. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 22 to 25 feet. * WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will create hazardous conditions along and within the surf zone, and could inundate beaches and low lying shorelines. Beach erosion is possible, and exposed infrastructure may be damaged. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The prolonged period of hazardous surf conditions will finally come to an end as swell gradually diminishes through the weekend. Additional surf hazards are possible later in the week. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr