By Rod Hill on 2010-12-10
Record rain in Portland Thursday of 1.42 inches. A second of push of heavy rain will fall Saturday and Saturday night.
Rain Forecast Saturday, Saturday night:
Salem, Portland Metro: 1.25" - 2.00"
Coast: 2 - 3.00"
Coast Range: 3 - 6.00"
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Many area streams and rivers are running high. The National Weather Service is monitoring water levels and believes area rivers and streams will rise to near flood stage Saturday night. The best chance of river flooding with be those coming out of the Coast Range.
Drier weather with lighter rain totals Sunday. Rain may be heavy at times Monday night, Tuesday and Wednesday.
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