According to the National Weather Service, a Special Weather Statement has been issued for Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington as of 11:18 a.m. today (Tuesday, June 1st) which provides the following information:
There is a strong storm system that will move into northwest Oregon and southwest Washington late this evening and Wednesday (Jun 1-2), that will produce very heavy rainfall during the next 36 hours.
This storm has tapped into some sub-tropical moisture and has some characteristics of a strong winter storm that may cause localized rural and urban street flooding and sharp rises on smaller creeks, rivers and streams. Strong winds (gusts to 50 mph on Coast and 25-35 mph in valleys) are also possible with this storm.
We want to bring attention to this storm for several reasons listed below:
(1) Unusual storm for springtime (winter-like characteristics).(2) Heavy rainfall potential (2 to 5 inches in coast/coast range/cascades, 1 to 1.5 inches valleys).
(3) The ground is saturated from recent rains.
(4) Reservoir systems are full.
(5) Rivers, creeks and streams already running higher than normal.
Please be advised of this information and remember NOT to drive through high water if you encounter any localized flooding.
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