Cowlitz County urban flooding possible due to rain this weekend

The National Weather Service forecasts a series of frontal systems bringing rainfall to Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. Rain was expected at about 7 p.m.

Friday, but heavier rainfall is forecast to begin Saturday afternoon and increase overnight into Sunday, potentially causing rivers and creeks to rise, especially along the coast over this weekend. Winds in the Kelso area may reach 13 to 15 mph speeds, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph on Saturday. The agency cautions that the rainfall may result in flooding and landslides.



Intense rainfall can cause water accumulation, which may lead to flooding in low-lying areas and urban flooding, especially in regions that are poorly drained. The Daily News, Longview, Wash. Get the daily forecast and severe weather alerts in your inbox! {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.

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