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Flood warning yellow level for deler av Vest- og Sørlandet

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Yellow level

Published: Valid: from 12.02.2022 07:00 to 13.02.2022 06:59
Next forecast before:
  • Danger ongoing: Saturday afternoon 12. Feb. 2022
  • Danger decrease: Sunday afternoon 13. Feb. 2022
  • Height: 0 - 600 moh

Consequence

Local flooding and/or erosional damage in streams and small rivers. Stormwater in urban areas.

Advice

Stay informed on the situation. Cleaning of drainage paths and culverts is recommended.

Description

The water discharge is expected to increase rapidly in small and medium sized rivers is expected. Water discharge is expected to increase because of rain and snowmelt. This may cause local inundation where river channels are filled with ice and because of frozen ground. It also may cause ice drift in streams, with subsequent local inundation. Local flooding and erosion damage. High flow/water level in comparison to normal seasonal variations.