...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Oregon...
Elk Creek near Drain affecting Central Douglas County zone.
For the Elk Creek - Douglas County...including Drain...flooding is
possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Elk Creek near Drain.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, At this stage low land flooding begins.
At 16.5 feet, Homes in the city of drain begin to flood.
At 18.0 feet, Widespread flooding of low lands and structures at
this stage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:15 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 7.7 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach
than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker 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...Keep children and pets away from the surf
zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone.
If you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after
them. Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 to 4
feet, with the highest amounts above 4500 feet. Winds gusting as
high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
An active storm track will remain over the area through at least
early next week. Light to moderate precipitation today through
Saturday will cause only minor rises. However, a moist, atmospheric
river late Saturday into Sunday will bring periods of very heavy
rainfall to the watch area. Rain amounts of 3 to 6 inches are likely
during this time frame for the coast, coast ranges and into western
Siskiyou County with 1 to 3 inches in the Umpqua Basin and Rogue
Valley. Snow levels will rise this weekend to around 5000 to 5500
feet by Sunday and this will lead to some snow melt and increased
runoff.
* WHAT...Flooding of streams, creeks and rivers, urban areas and
areas of poor drainage caused by very heavy rainfall and snowmelt
is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northern California, including the following
area, Western Siskiyou County and southwest Oregon, including the
following areas, Central Douglas County, Curry County Coast,
Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, Eastern Douglas County
Foothills, Jackson County and South Central Oregon Coast.
* WHEN...From 5 PM PDT this afternoon through Sunday evening.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of west central Oregon, including the following
areas, Benton County Lowlands, Cascade Foothills of Marion and
Linn Counties, Central Coast of Oregon, Central Oregon Coast
Range, Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Lane County Cascade
Foothills, Lane County Lowlands and Linn County Lowlands.
* WHEN...From 5 PM PDT this afternoon through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Landslides
and debris flows are possible during this flood event. People,
structures, and roads located below steep slopes, in canyons, and
near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk from rapidly
moving landslides.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An atmospheric river directed towards southwest Oregon will
bring periods of heavy rain, with rain rates exceeding 0.25
inch per hour at times.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts 65 to 75 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In California, Modoc County. This includes highways 299
395, and 139 as well as the cities of Alturas, Canby, Davis Creek,
and Willow Ranch. In Oregon, Central and Eastern Lake County. This
includes highway 140 from Lakeview east, highways 31 and 395 as
well as the cities of Lakeview, Adel, Paisley, Summer Lake, Silver
Lake, and Alkali Lake.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines.
Isolated power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Klamath Basin, southern Klamath County and far
southwestern Lake County. This includes Highways 140, 66, 97, 139
and 97 as well as the cities of Chiloquin, Klamath Falls, Bly,
Beatty and Keno.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Curry County and the southern portions of
Josephine and Jackson Counties. This includes Highway 1999 from
Wilderville south, Interstate 5 north of Merlin, portions of
Highway 238 from Applegate to Jacksonville and the higher terrain
in southeastern Jackson County.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result.
* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 60 to 70 mph expected.
* WHERE...Curry County Coast and South Central Oregon Coast. This
includes portions of highway 101, especially in exposed areas. The
cities of Port Orford, Nesika Beach, Gold Beach, Cape Blanco, and
Pistol River.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines.
Larger pockets of power outages are possible. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central Douglas County. This includes portions
of Highway 42, Interstate 5 south of Roseburg and portions of the
Tiller-Trail Highway south of Tiller.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 24 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create
extremely dangerous driving conditions.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 20
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may
down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will
combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving
conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Concerns will primarily be north of the I-84
corridor, primarily along Highway 204 and north.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of around 5 inches,
with up to 10 inches at higher elevations of above 5000 feet.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Ochoco-John Day Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult
driving conditions.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
Higher elevations could see gusts to 70 mph.
* WHERE...Harney County and Malheur County.
* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /noon MDT/ to 8 PM PDT /9 PM MDT/ Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 18
inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph over exposed terrain.
* WHERE...Northern sections of Klamath County and eastern sections
of Lake County along with the Warner Mountains and Winter Rim.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 4500 feet. Additional snow accumulations
between 2 and 4 feet. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph over high
and exposed terrain.
* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades from Howard Prairie northward
and higher portions of the Siskiyous west of Siskiyou Summit. This
includes Lake of the Woods, Crater and Diamond Lakes, as well as
Highways 140, 62, 230, and 138.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected, and when combined
with the accumulating snow, they will make travel treacherous to
impossible. Very strong winds could blow down trees loaded with
snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will probably exceed 2 inches
per hour in the high Cascades. These snowfall rates will make
travel extremely difficult.
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Oregon...
South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point affecting South Central
Oregon Coast zone.
For the South Fork Coquille River...including Myrtle Point...
flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to early Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, The South Fork Coquille River is at flood
stage. Expect flooding of roads west of the Spruce Street Bridge
and significant pasture and agricultural land flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:20 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 18.8 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Oregon...
Rogue River near Agness affecting Curry County.
Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County.
Deer Creek at Roseburg affecting Douglas County.
For the Rogue River...including Rogue Fish Hatchery, Gold Beach,
Eagle Point, Gold Ray, Grants Pass, Agness...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Coquille River...including Coquille...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
For the Deer Creek...including Roseburg...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rogue River near Agness.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Numerous campgrounds and low-lying roads
along the river are flooded including Lobster Creek Road and
Lobster Creek Campground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 10.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will climb above minor flood stage by
Sunday afternoon and crest with a maximum value of 26.1 feet
early Monday morning. The river will fall below flood stage
late Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
24.1 feet on 12/15/2016.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Oregon...
Rogue River near Agness affecting Curry County.
Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County.
Deer Creek at Roseburg affecting Douglas County.
For the Rogue River...including Rogue Fish Hatchery, Gold Beach,
Eagle Point, Gold Ray, Grants Pass, Agness...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Coquille River...including Coquille...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
For the Deer Creek...including Roseburg...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Coquille River at Coquille.
* WHEN...From Sunday evening to Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Some farm buildings may be threatened and
roads covered in low areas by rising water. Expect widespread
flooding throughout the Coquille River floodplain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 13.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will begin to flood late Sunday evening
and crest with a maximum value of 23.1 feet Monday morning.
The river is anticipated to lower below flood stage on
Tuesday, although it has been known to drain very slowly.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
23.2 feet on 12/24/2015.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Oregon...
Rogue River near Agness affecting Curry County.
Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County.
Deer Creek at Roseburg affecting Douglas County.
For the Rogue River...including Rogue Fish Hatchery, Gold Beach,
Eagle Point, Gold Ray, Grants Pass, Agness...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Coquille River...including Coquille...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
For the Deer Creek...including Roseburg...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Deer Creek at Roseburg.
* WHEN...From about 6am Sunday morning to about 12 am Monday.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Widespread flooding of structures and
farmland is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 5.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall to 5.2 feet late this
afternoon. It will then rise above flood stage Sunday morning
and crest around 12.5 Sunday afternoon. It will fall below
flood stage late Sunday evening or very early Monday morning
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.2 feet on 12/14/2003.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
