On Thursday at 2:25 p.m. a coastal flood advisory was released by the National Weather Service in effect until 10 p.m. for Clatsop County Coast and Tillamook County Coast.

"Tidal overflow flooding," can be expected according to the weather service. "Even though the Tongue Point tidal gauge is expected to rise near 7.2 ft Thursday evening and the Garibaldi tidal gauge is expected to rise near 6.9 ft Thursday evening, rivers are at least 80% of flood flow. In addition, lingering rainfall rates up to 0.10 inch per hour continue through 5 to 7 p.m., which will contribute to further river rises."

"Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level, during high tides is expected in the low-lying areas near bays, sloughs, roads, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers," explains the weather

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