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Flood warning orange level for Sogn og Fjordane og Ottavassdraget

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Orange level

Published: Valid: from 15.10.2018 07:00 to 16.10.2018 06:59
Next forecast before:
  • Height: 0 - 1000 moh

Oppdatert informasjon -

Varselet for øvre deler av Ottavassdraget, deler av Sogn og Fjordane og Hordaland er nedgradert til grønt.
  • Oppdatert informasjon -
    Flomvarselet på rødt nivå er utvidet med Vågå og Sel kommune
  • Oppdatert informasjon -
    Flomvarsel på oransje nivå utvides til å gjelde berørte kommuner langs Ottavassdraget i Oppland på grunn av stor snø- og bresmelting og kraftig vannføringsøkning i natt. Se oppdatert varsel på varsom.no kl 11.
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Consequence

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.

Advice

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.

Description

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.

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