The flood watch may disrupt fuel distribution and logistics in the affected areas, warranting monitoring for potential impacts on operations.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall and snowmelt is
possible.
* WHERE...Coos, Curry, Josephine, Jackson, western and central
Douglas, and western Siskiyou counties, including all small
drainages, creeks, and streams, especially those where melting
snow may contribute to high run off.
* WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rain is expected today through Tuesday, and with high
snow levels, snow melt from any residual snowpack in the
hills and mountains may contribute to excessive run off,
leading to rapid rises on area creeks and streams.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood