* WHAT...Heavy snow above 4500 feet. Additional snow accumulations 3
to 6 inches except up to a foot near Crater Lake. Winds gusting as
high as 50 mph.
* 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 5 AM PDT Monday.
* 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 of 1"/hr will continue at
times through tonight.
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.
* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Until midnight PDT tonight.
* 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.
Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical
levels. Precipitation type will change over to snow in some
locations as colder air settles in. However, flooding risk could
still persist in some low lying areas, even with this change over to
snow.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
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...Until 11 PM PDT this 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. Low-water crossings may be
flooded. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood
with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An atmospheric river continues to bring heavy precipitation
to the region with widespread heavy rain.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Heavy rain over the area has increased water rises and caused
flooding throughout the southern Willamette Valley. Flooding is
generally impacting smaller streams and rivers at this time. Rain
will slow, and then increase again as another system arrives
overnight.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Oregon, including the following
county, Lane.
* WHEN...Until 800 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect
many areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 135 PM PDT, The public reported heavy rain in the warned
area. Flooding is already occurring.
- This Areal Flood Warning includes the following streams and
drainages...Willamette River, Camas Swale Creek, Middle Fork
Willamette River, Hill Creek, Gettings Creek, Bear Creek,
Coast Fork Willamette River, South Fork Gettings Creek, North
Fork Gettings Creek, Oxley Slough and Papenfus Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.0 inch are possible
in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Creswell, Goshen, Walker and Saginaw.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A weather system continues to push through the region producing
moderate to heavy snow at times. While the bulk of snow will come to
an end in the next few hours, another band of showery precipitation
is expected overnight. This snow may impact the morning commute.
Heaviest snow above 1000 feet in elevation.
* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches.
* WHERE...Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties and Lane
County Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
A weather system continues to push through the region producing
moderate to heavy snow at times. While the bulk of snow will come to
an end in the next few hours, another band of showery precipitation
is expected overnight. This snow may impact the morning commute.
Heaviest snow above 1000 feet in elevation.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 12 inches.
* WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northern Douglas County and northern Coos County.
* WHEN...Until 730 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding. Numerous Spotters have reported
flooding and road closures. Traveling through this area may be
very difficult to impossible due to road closures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1231 PM PDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches is expected in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Roseburg, Coos Bay, Sutherlin, Reedsport, North Bend,
Winston, Coquille, Bandon, Myrtle Point, Lakeside, Drain,
Yoncalla, Eagleview Campground, Tyree Campground, Umpqua,
Loon Lake, Scottsburg, Winchester, Roseburg North and Camas
Valley.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with with widespread gusts up
to 60 mph. Gusts to 70 mph across higher terrain.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this evening.
* 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...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected or ongoing.
* WHERE...The coastal areas of southern Coos County and Curry County.
* WHEN...Until 1215 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1216 PM PDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 6 and 7 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Brookings, Port Orford, Bandon, Ophir, Humbug Mountain State
Park, Edson Creek Campground, Sixes, Langlois, Harbor and
Denmark.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Along the Coast Fork River and local tributaries near
Cottage Grove and Saginaw.
* WHEN...Until 800 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect
many areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1106 AM PDT, Flooding is already occurring. A member of
the public reported heavy rain in the warned area.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1.2 to 1.7 inches are possible
in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include areas
around Cottage Grove.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The valleys within Josephine County.
* WHEN...Until 845 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1051 AM PDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain may result in additional
minor flooding.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Highway 199 Hayes Hill Summit,
Lake Selmac Park, Whitehorse Park, Selma, Griffin Park,
Redwood, Schroeder Park, Cathedral Hills Trails, Kerby,
Merlin, Harbeck-Fruitdale, Tom Pearce Park, I 5 Sexton
Summit, Sunny Valley, Obrien, Wilderville and Murphy.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 4500 feet. Additional snow accumulations
of 2 to 4 inches.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may
down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Plan on
slippery road conditions.
...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Oregon...
Cow Creek near Riddle affecting Douglas County.
For the Cow Creek...including Azalea, Glendale, Riddle...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Cow Creek near Riddle.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Cow Creek is at flood stage. Flooding of
low-lying fields and structures begins at this point.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM PDT Sunday the stage was 20.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is rising rapidly, and should reach
minor flood stage in the next hour or so. The river is
expected to crest around 22.4 feet early this afternoon and
quickly fall below flood stage this evening.
- Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
22.5 feet on 12/08/1996.
- 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...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
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...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon.
* 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...Until 2 PM PDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon...
Owyhee River Below Owyhee Dam affecting Malheur County.
.Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river
flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.
For the Owyhee River...including Owyhee Dam, Owyhee Dam...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Owyhee River below Owyhee Dam.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM MDT Sunday /8:30 AM PDT Sunday/ the flow was
4,133.0 cfs.
- Bankfull flow is 1,000.0 cfs.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM MDT Sunday /8:30 AM PDT Sunday/ was 4,133.0
cfs.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3,999.9 cfs
Wednesday, March 26.
- Flood flow is 3,000.0 cfs.
- Flood History...No available flood history.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon...
North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point affecting Coos County.
Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County.
South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point affecting Coos County.
For the Coquille River...including Coquille...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
For the North Fork Coquille River...including Myrtle Point...Minor
flooding is forecast.
For the South Fork Coquille River...including Myrtle Point...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast, although major flooding is
possible.
* WHERE...Coquille River at Coquille.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Some homes are flooded along and near the
Coquille River. Roads are flooded in spots in low-lying areas near
the Coquille River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM PDT Sunday the stage was 19.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 24.9 feet late tonight.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
24.9 feet on 12/07/1981.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon...
North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point affecting Coos County.
Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County.
South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point affecting Coos County.
For the Coquille River...including Coquille...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
For the North Fork Coquille River...including Myrtle Point...Minor
flooding is forecast.
For the South Fork Coquille River...including Myrtle Point...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point.
* WHEN...From this evening to Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, Expect widespread pasture and agricultural
flooding. Moderate bank erosion along the North Fork Coquille
River and its tributaries can also be expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM PDT Sunday the stage was 28.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening
to 35.7 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood
stage late tonight to 22.1 feet.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
35.8 feet on 01/20/2012.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
