* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 30 feet.
* WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas
counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very
hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves
will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas.
Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be
expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
* WHAT...Wet snow above 4500 feet. Additional snow accumulations of
2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* WHAT...Wet snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up
to three inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* WHAT...Wet snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up
to three inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Ochoco-John Day Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and
cause dangerous driving conditions due to slippery and
snow-covered roads.
* WHAT...Wet snow above 4500 feet. Additional snow accumulations up
to three inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
ESFPQR
A series of storm systems will continue to bring a wet weather
pattern across northwest Oregon through the weekend. This will lead
to rises on rivers and creeks through at least December 30th. The
Luckiamute River has the highest chance of hitting minor flood stage
at 95%. There is a 40-45% chance that the Pudding River will reach
minor flood stage, and a 20-25% chance that the Wilson River,
Siuslaw River, and Marys Riverwill reach minor flood stage.
Heavy rainfall may also lead to ponding of water, general lowland
flooding and localized urban flooding, especially in low lying areas
or other areas with poor drainage. Heavy rainfall will also increase
the potential for landslides in areas of steep terrain and debris
flows over areas that have been burned by wildfires over the past
few years.
There is still some uncertainty regarding the exact track of the
Sunday system. There is currently a 10% chance the southern
Willamette Valley will receive 2-3" of rain and the adjacent higher
terrain of the Coast Range and Cascades will receive 3-5" of rain
Saturday evening through Sunday morning. This represents the worst
case scenario, which would result in more widespread flooding
issues. That said, the most likely scenario is 1-2" of rain in the
southern Willamette Valley and 2-3" in the adjacent higher terrain
of the Coast Range and Cascades. This would result in minor and less
widespread flooding. Shifts in the forecast storm track can change
the current outlook, so be sure to monitor weather.gov/portland for
the latest weather updates, as well as any watches, warnings, or
advisories that may be issued. To view the latest river forecasts,
visit water.noaa.gov/wfo/pqr.
Another wet storm system arrives tonight and persists through
Saturday morning. This system will produce a wet snowfall which
could make roads slick. Accumulations will be highest above 5500
feet.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation above 4000 feet. Additional snow
accumulations up to 8 inches up to 5500 feet, and up to 10 inches
along the peaks. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph and up to 55 mph
along the peaks.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches. Wet snow will still accumulate which can make
for slick driving conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in precipitation today will
quickly ramp up after 6 PM. Snow amounts will be greatest above
5500 feet where up to 15 inches is possible. Snow levels will
hover right around pass level. Winds will be gusty tonight around
45 mph but there is a 30% chance of gusts greater than 55 mph. If
these wind gusts were to occur, reduced visibility is possible.
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Central Coast of Oregon. In Washington,
South Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than
normal, including over rocks and jetties. A waves can suddenly
knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the
frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PST
Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level,
during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays,
sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers. Waves can
run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including
over rocks and jetties. A waves can suddenly knock people off of
their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may
lead to serious injury or drowning.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PST
Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level,
during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays,
sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers. Waves can
run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including
over rocks and jetties. A waves can suddenly knock people off of
their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may
lead to serious injury or drowning.
A series of wet frontal systems will produce periods of moderate to
heavy precipitation through this weekend. Significant rises
are expected late this week, but especially Saturday night into
early next week. Forecast precipitation totals from Friday night
through Sunday could reach 1 to 3 inches over the west side valleys,
with 3 to 6 inches possible in the mountains and along the coast.
Up to 8 inches of rain could fall in the Curry coastal ranges.
This rainfall will increase the risk for both flash flooding,
especially over area burn scars, as well as small stream and river
flooding.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Oregon and northern California. This
includes all valleys west of the Cascades and the cities of
Roseburg, Medford, Cave Junction, Grants Pass, Coos Bay, Gold
Beach, Yreka and Mount Shasta City.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may
become clogged with debris. Area creeks and streams are running
high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon...
Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County.
For the Coquille River...including Coquille...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Coquille River at Coquille.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Homes and roads are threatened in
low-lying areas along and near the Coquille River. Expect
significant widespread flooding throughout the Coquille River
estuary to Myrtle Point.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM PST Friday the stage was 21.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 AM PST Friday was 21.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 23.8 feet Monday morning. It will fall below
flood stage early Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
23.8 feet on 12/04/1980.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Oregon...
Rogue River near Agness affecting Eastern Curry County and
Josephine County and Curry County Coast zones.
Deer Creek at Roseburg affecting Central Douglas County zone.
For the Rogue River...including GOLD BEACH, Rogue Fish Hatchery,
Eagle Point, Gold Ray, Grants Pass, Agness...flooding is possible.
For the Deer Creek...including Roseburg, Roseburg...flooding is
possible.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is possible due to excessive rainfall.
* WHERE...Deer Creek at Roseburg.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water begins to cover Douglas Avenue west
of Dawson Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:52 AM PST Friday the stage was 6.2 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Oregon...
Rogue River near Agness affecting Eastern Curry County and
Josephine County and Curry County Coast zones.
Deer Creek at Roseburg affecting Central Douglas County zone.
For the Rogue River...including GOLD BEACH, Rogue Fish Hatchery,
Eagle Point, Gold Ray, Grants Pass, Agness...flooding is possible.
For the Deer Creek...including Roseburg, Roseburg...flooding is
possible.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is possible due to excessive rainfall.
* WHERE...Rogue River near Agness.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM PST Friday the stage was 13.6 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The National Weather Service in Portland OR has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Oregon...
Luckiamute River near Suver affecting Polk and Benton Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Luckiamute River near Suver.
* WHEN...From this late afternoon to late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...Above 27.0 feet, expect flooding of low lying and
agricultural lands in the vicinity of Sarah Helmick State Park,
Highway 99W, and Parker Road. Some secondary roads and rural
access roads may be flooded at this point. Flooding along Buena
Vista Rd near the confluence with the Willamette is also likely,
especially if the Willamette is running high.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM PST Friday the stage was 26.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this
afternoon to 27.2 feet late this evening. It will then fall
below flood stage just after midnight tonight to 23.7 feet
late Sunday morning. It will rise to 26.0 feet early Monday
morning.
- Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Lake County and eastern Klamath County, Central Siskiyou
County, Modoc County, and Eastern Curry County and Josephine
County.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 30 feet.
* WHERE...The beaches and shorelines of Curry, Coos, and Douglas
counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Extremely large breaking waves will create very
hazardous conditions along beaches and area shorelines. Waves
will inundate beaches and surge into normally dry areas.
Infrastructure damage and significant beach erosion can be
expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous surf and beach conditions are
likely to continue through much of the weekend, with improving
conditions possible on Sunday.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow
flooding. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Sneaker waves
possible.
* WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PST
Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level,
during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays,
sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers. Waves can
run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including
over rocks and jetties. A waves can suddenly knock people off
of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which
may lead to serious injury or drowning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide of 8.9 ft on Friday at 10 am and
9.2 ft on Saturday at 11 am. Impacts will be limited to within
2 to 3 hours of those times.
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Central Coast of Oregon. In Washington,
South Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than
normal, including over rocks and jetties. A waves can suddenly
knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the
frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow
flooding. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Sneaker waves
possible.
* WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PST
Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level,
during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays,
sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers. Waves can
run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including
over rocks and jetties. A waves can suddenly knock people off
of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which
may lead to serious injury or drowning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide of 8.9 ft on Friday at 10 am and
9.2 ft on Saturday at 11 am. Impacts will be limited to within
2 to 3 hours of those times.
