Flood Phase Information
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Phase
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Green River gage at Auburn (measured or expected flow) *
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Description
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Condition
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1
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5,000 cfs
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Internal Alert
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2
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7,000 cfs
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Minor Flooding
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Lowland flooding in valley upstream of Auburn.
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3
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9,000 cfs
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Moderate Flooding
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Flooding of varied depths occurs in valley upstream of Auburn and
lower Mill Creek basin. SE Green Valley Rd and West Valley Rd may overtop.
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4
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12,000 cfs
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Severe Flooding
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Critical flood control levees may weaken from saturation.
Sudden changes in flood conditions are possible,
especially in levee-protected areas. These changes may include
rapidly rising water, widespread inundation, road closures,
and utility disruptions. Be alert and prepare to respond quickly.
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* Phase is determined by current Auburn gage reading or the expected flow based
on Howard Hanson dam operations information from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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