Overall Green Flood in United States from 02 Dec 2023 01:00 UTC to 30 Dec 2023 01:00 UTC

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Overall Green Flood

in United States

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Flood can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1102368
Death:	4
Displaced:	700
Countries:	United States
From - To	02 Dec - 30 Dec

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USA - Floods (ECHO 07 Dec 2023)Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:24

Heavy rainfall has been affecting the Northwest Pacific Region of the USA, in particular Washington and Oregon States since 4 December, causing floods and rivers overflow that have resulted in casualties and damage.
Media report, as of 7 December, two fatalities, one person still missing and around 30 damaged houses across the Portland City area in Oregon State. In addition, media also report approximately 200 evacuated, ten rescued people and 12 damaged houses throughout Snohomish and Wahkiakum Counties in Washington State.
Over the next 24 hours, more heavy rainfall accompanied with heavy snowfall is forecast over most of Washington and Oregon States.

Coastal Floods, Southern California, Late December 2023At least eight people were injured after rough seas, high waves and storm surge caused coastal flooding in southern California on 28 December 2023. Evacuations were reported in Aptos, Capitola and Santa Cruz.Mon 1 Jan 2024Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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