Flood Warning Issued for Multnomah County, Oregon Through Saturday Afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Multnomah County, including Gresham and Troutdale, as heavy rainfall causes urban and small stream flooding.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Portland, OR has issued a Flood Warning for Multnomah County. The alert was issued following gauge reports of heavy rain and is effective through Saturday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Multnomah County in northwest Oregon. Specific locations expected to experience flooding include Gresham and Troutdale. Impacted waterways include Beaver Creek, Sandy River, Osborn Creek, Johnson Creek, Fairview Creek, and Arata Creek.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Avoid low-lying and flood-prone locations where flooding is imminent or already occurring.
Expected Conditions
Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Gauge reports indicate that between 3 and 4 inches of rain have already fallen in the warned area. While no additional rainfall is expected, flooding impacts will continue in rivers, creeks, and other low-lying areas.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective from 7:31 AM PDT on Saturday, March 14, and is scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM PDT on the same day.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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