Flood Watch/ Warning

  • Flood Watch
    The potential exists for a river to exceed flood stage in the next 12 to 72 hours.
  • Flood Warning
    The river is expected to exceed flood stage in the next 48 hours. Loss of life or property is possible with this type of event.
  • Flash Flood Watch
    The potential exists for heavy rains to create flash flooding in the next 6 to 24 hours.
  • Flash Flood Warning
    Flash Flood conditions are occurring or are expected to occur in the next 6 hours. Loss of life or property is possible with this type of event.
  • Urban/Small Stream Flood Warnings
    This is used for significant flooding within a town, or on creeks and streams that are tributaries to mainstream rivers. Loss of life or property is possible during this type of event.