More floods possible: 'This is a situation that bears watching' | News

EUGENE, Ore. - Forecasters issued a flood watch across the region, and forecasts show several rivers will again hit flood stage as a storm capable of dumping more than a half foot of rain moves onshore this week.

"This is a situation that bears watching," forecasters warned. "Those living near rivers
or streams should remain alert and keep an eye on weather and river forecasts in the upcoming days."

Rain accumulations from 1 to 8 inches are likely from Tuesday through Thursday, with the highest amounts expected along the coast and mountains, the National Weather Service in Portland said.

The Weather Service issued a flood watch for Tuesday evening through Thursday
evening for rivers and creeks in the central and southern Willamette Valley, the central Oregon coast, the central Coast range and the Cascade foothills of Lane County.

Heavy rain and snow melt are expected to cause rivers and creeks to rise sharply Tuesday evening and remain elevated through Thursday, forecasters said. Minor flooding is possible on several rivers early Tuesday evening, especially those draining the coast range, forecasters said.

Creeks and smaller streams will also rise with minor flooding possible in urban areas. Heavy rain will likely result in ponding on roads and minor street flooding.

Landslides and debris flows are possible during this flood event, the weather service said. People, structures and roads located below steep slopes in canyons and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk from rapidly moving landslides.