Winter Storm Flood Watch for Tillamook?
1/17/2023 (Permalink)
You never know when a significant storm will blow in and cause flooding. Our teams in Yamhill and Tillamook Counties respond to storm damage emergencies every year in Tillamook. Here are some definitions of flood warnings from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA):
Flood Watch
- Be Prepared. A Flood Watch is issued when favorable conditions for a specific hazardous weather event occur. A Flood Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding. It does not mean flooding will happen, but it is possible.
Flood Warning
- Take action!A Flood Warning is issued when a hazardous weather event is imminent or already happening. A Flood Warning is issued when flooding is imminent or occurring.
Flash Flood Warning
- Take action!A Flash Flood Warning is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurring. If you are in a flood-prone area, move immediately to high ground. A flash flood is a sudden violent flood that can take minutes to hours to develop. It is even possible to experience a flash flood in areas not immediately receiving rain.
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When your home or commercial business in Tillamook needs storm damage restoration services, our local team in Yamhill and Tillamook Counties is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 503-472-9824.
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