Local flooding and/or erosional damage in streams and small rivers. May cause closed roads and bridges. May cause closed roads and bridges. Extensive flooding, erosion damage and flood damage in exposed places.
Stay informed on the development of the weather and the hydrological situation by following the weather forecast and weather radar, as well as updates on varsom.no. Keep waterways clear of snow and ice, sediments, garbage, twigs and leaves. Keep away from rivers/streams with high flow. Stay informed on the development of the weather and the hydrological situation by following the weather forecast and weather radar, as well as updates on varsom.no. Secure and/or move assets away from vulnerable areas (car, caravan along rivers/streams, basements). Cleaning of drainage paths and culverts is recommended. Keep waterways clear of snow and ice, sediments, garbage, twigs and leaves. Keep away from rivers/streams with high flow.
The combination of rain and continuous snow melting has increased water discharge. Water discharge is expected to sink as the temperature decreases and rain stops. Hydropower production will in some cases act as flood control, and therefore the issued warning will not necessarily apply to all regulated waterways.