McGinness also showed a projection of when the rain is expected to impact the area.
The weather service issued a flood watch for much of Western Oregon and Southwest Washington. It went into effect Saturday afternoon and will remain in effect through Sunday evening. Landslides could be possible.
“Excessive rainfall could lead to river flooding as well as flooding of small streams and urban areas,” NWS said. “Heavy rain across the Cascades could cause debris flows over and near the recent burn areas.”
Credit: National Weather Service
NWS singled out the following rivers with the greatest threat for minor flooding:
McGinness also showed a projection of when the rain is expected to impact the area.
The weather service issued a flood watch for much of Western Oregon and Southwest Washington. It went into effect Saturday afternoon and will remain in effect through Sunday evening. Landslides could be possible.
“Excessive rainfall could lead to river flooding as well as flooding of small streams and urban areas,” NWS said. “Heavy rain across the Cascades could cause debris flows over and near the recent burn areas.”
Credit: National Weather Service
NWS singled out the following rivers with the greatest threat for minor flooding: