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Hydrologic Outlook issued November 16 at 3:52PM PST by NWS Portland ORESFPQRIt is shaping up to be a wet week ahead. Of particular concern is thepotential for heavy rain Tuesday night through Friday morning, whichcould result in some flooding for area creeks and rivers.Current projections of the most likely amounts for storm totalprecipitation range from 5 to 8 inches for the Coast, Coast Range,and Cascades, with 2.5 to 4 inches for inland valley locations,including Portland, Salem, and Eugene. Upper end projections, withabout a 10 percent chance of occurring, range from 6 to 11 inchesfor the Coast, Coast Range, and Cascades, with 5 to 7 inches forinland valleys. Snowmelt in the Cascades from 2000 to 4000 feetelevation could add runoff, although the main cause for floodingwould be the heavy rain.Rivers will rise starting Wednesday. Small streams andfast-responding rivers could see flooding as early as Wednesdaynight or Thursday, with slow-responding rivers potentially floodingby this weekend. Heavy rainfall will also cause water ponding in lowlying areas and other areas of poor drainage.Monitor weather.gov/portland for the latest updates and any watches,warnings, or advisories that may be issued for this event.

National Weather Service

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 16 at 3:07PM PST until November 17 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Sneaker wavespossible. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflowflooding expected.* WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast, and South WashingtonCoast.* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Sunday morningthrough Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from11 AM to 3 PM PST Sunday.* IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level,during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays,sloughs, Highway 101, and the lower reaches of the coastalrivers.A Coastal Flood Advisory means that tidal overflow flooding isexpected. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alertfor rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life andproperty.Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

National Weather Service