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Lane County faces setback as Federal grant for climate resilience project is unexpectedly suspended
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Mohawk River Near Springfield affecting Lane County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 700 AM PDT. && ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Mohawk River near Springfield. * WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Above 15.0 feet, expect flooding of low areas and some rural roads near the river. Above 18.0 feet, expect extensive flooding of farmland and local roads from Marcola down to the confluence with the McKenzie River. Also expect numerous road closures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 PM PDT Sunday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:45 PM PDT Sunday was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to fall below flood stage of 15 feet Monday morning and continue falling to below bankfull stage of 12.5 feet by late MOnday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH 8 AM PDT MONDAY ... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of west central Oregon, including the following areas, Benton County Lowlands, Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, Central Coast of Oregon, Central Oregon Coast Range, Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Lane County Cascade Foothills, Lane County Lowlands and Linn County Lowlands. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Landslides and debris flows are possible during this flood event. People, structures, and roads located below steep slopes, in canyons, and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk from rapidly moving landslides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The atmospheric river which has brought heavy rain to the area will drop south of the area this evening. However, another system will bring additional rain overnight into Monday morning on top of already saturated ground. Flooding will therefore remain possible through Monday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
...SNOW POSSIBLE THROUGH 8 AM MONDAY MORNING IN THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND COAST RANGE... The residuals of the atmospheric river continue to produce precipitation over the southern Willamette Valley and the Coast Range of Lane County. Cooler air continues to filter in with temperatures dropping around 1 degree F per hour. If precipitation rates increase, we could see snow levels drop enough to bring snow to the lowlands and Coast Range. However, confidence is low at this point with less than a 10% chance of measurable snow in the lowlands around Eugene. Areas around Cottage Grove will see around a 30% chance of measurable snow. In the case snow were to fall, slow down while traveling, use headlights, and leave ample space between you and others around you.
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Eugene/Springfield Metro Area in Lane County. * WHEN...Until 800 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 332 PM PDT, Doppler radar showed heavy rain over the area. Trained weather spotters have reported localized flooding along Amazon Creek, as well as additional ponding of water on roads and sidewalks. - Areas near and along Amazon Creek are the most likely places to experience minor flooding. - Some locations that could experience urban and small stream flooding include... Eugene, Springfield, River Road, Santa Clara and North Springfield. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. &&
.Heavy rain over the area has increased water rises and caused flooding throughout the southern Willamette Valley. Flooding is generally impacting smaller streams and rivers at this time. Rain will slow, and then increase again as another system arrives overnight. ...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Oregon, including the following county, Lane. * WHEN...Until 800 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 135 PM PDT, The public reported heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. - This Areal Flood Warning includes the following streams and drainages...Willamette River, Camas Swale Creek, Middle Fork Willamette River, Hill Creek, Gettings Creek, Bear Creek, Coast Fork Willamette River, South Fork Gettings Creek, North Fork Gettings Creek, Oxley Slough and Papenfus Creek. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.0 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Creswell, Goshen, Walker and Saginaw. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. &&
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Along the Coast Fork River and local tributaries near Cottage Grove and Saginaw. * WHEN...Until 800 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1106 AM PDT, Flooding is already occurring. A member of the public reported heavy rain in the warned area. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1.2 to 1.7 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include areas around Cottage Grove. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. &&