Flood Watch issued February 23 at 9:33AM PST until February 25 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall and snowmelt is
possible.
* WHERE...Coos, Curry, Josephine, Jackson, western and central
Douglas, and western Siskiyou counties, including all small
drainages, creeks, and streams, especially those where melting
snow may contribute to high run off.
* WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday evening.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rain is expected today through Tuesday, and with high
snow levels, snow melt from any residual snowpack in the
hills and mountains may contribute to excessive run off,
leading to rapid rises on area creeks and streams.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Varoitus voimassa ti klo 8:00 - to klo 8:00
