PORTLAND, Ore. – The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for several counties in Oregon, effective from 10 a.m. PST on Monday, Dec. 8, through late Thursday, Dec. 11.
This advisory warns of potential landslides and debris flows, especially in steep terrain and areas impacted by recent wildfires. The watch encompasses Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Hood River, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Washington, and Yamhill counties. Residents in these areas should remain vigilant and monitor updates through radio, TV, or online sources.
Debris flows, described as rapidly moving landslides that can carry boulders and logs, pose significant risks to people, structures, and roads located below steep slopes and near canyon mouths. These flows can travel faster than a person can run and cover more than a mile. The National Weather Service advises staying alert and listening for unusual sounds, which might indicate moving debris. If you suspect a landslide is imminent, evacuate immediately. Additionally, changes in water flow in streams or creeks could signal an upstream debris flow, necessitating immediate evacuation…