Flooding possible in 19 counties
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for Lane, Coos and Curry counties and flood advisories for 16 other counties in Oregon and southwest Washington.
The flood warning covers urban areas and small streams near the coast affected by snow runoff and heavy rainfall, which is likely to continue through Monday morning. A flood warning means flooding is imminent or has been reported.
Forecasters said heavy rain was bringing the Siuslaw River near Mapleton to near flood stage Sunday.
Extensive road and farmland flooding from the South Fork of the Coquille River was expected above and below Myrtle Point. The Weather Service says flash flooding is unlikely.
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