Flood — Cowlitz, Washington

2005-12-28 to 2005-12-31 · near Longview, Cowlitz, Washington

Wider weather episode

A very wet series of Pacific systems moved through northwest Oregon and southwest Washington dropping copious amounts of rainfall over the area. During the period of time, between 2-3 inches of precipitation fell over the Willamette Valley, and between 4-5 inches fell over parts of the Coast and Cascade Ranges. This period of heavy rainfall pushed many rivers above bankfull, and most of those above flood stage. Many roads around the area were reported closed due to high water, and road workers were busy battling several landslides. Here is a list of rivers in Washington which flooded during the period: Columbia River at Longview : flood stage: 12.0 feet, crest: 13.2 feet on 12/31/05.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5489130. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.