PORTLAND, Ore. — Minor flooding is possible in the Portland, Salem and Vancouver areas beginning Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
The weather service issued a Flood Watch from early Thursday morning through early Saturday morning. A watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current events.
Flooding would most likely be along the Willamette River from Salem to Oregon City, and along the Columbia River in Portland and Vancouver, the weather service said. River levels are forecast to crest just below flood stage, but minor flooding will still be possible.
Impacts will likely be minimal with some flooding in roads, parks and trails directly adjacent to the rivers, according to the weather service. Landslides and debris flows are also possible.
Much of the Willamette Valley has experienced flooding already this week, leading to water rescues and closed roads.
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