...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Oregon...
North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point affecting Coos County.
For the North Fork Coquille River...including Myrtle Point...Minor
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 4:45 AM PDT Sunday the stage was 26.6 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, lowering down to 22.1 feet by early
Thursday morning.
- 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
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph, especially in the morning.
* WHERE...Peola, Cloverland Road and Mountain Road.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Outdoor enthusiasts should expect continued snow along
with blowing and drifting in the backcountry of the Blue Mountains
through Sunday.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 4500 feet. Additional snow accumulations
up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* 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. Travel
could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow.
* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 4500 feet. Additional snow accumulations
up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* 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. Travel
could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 11 inches
mainly above 4500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low
visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Widespread
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches with 10 to 15 inches above 5000 ft. Winds gusting as high
as 65 mph.
* WHERE...Northern Klamath County, mainly from Chiloquin northward
,Winter Ridge and the Warner Mountains east of Lakeview. This
includes Highway 97 north of Chiloquin, portions of Highway 140
east of Lakeview as well as the communities of Chemult and
Crescent.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong
winds could cause extensive tree damage.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 4500 feet. Additional snow accumulations 1
to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 to 70 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 11 PM PDT this evening.
* 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 are nearly certain,
with 2"/hr likely (60-90%) and could even exceed 2 inches per hour
in the high Cascades. These snowfall rates will make travel
extremely difficult.
* 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...Through this 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 affecting southwestern Oregon will bring
periods of locally heavy rain, with rain rates exceeding 0.25
inches per hour at times.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 feet,
with the highest amounts above 4000 feet.
* WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
become slick and hazardous.
* WHAT...Heavy snow at or above elevations greater than 2000 ft.
Additional snow accumulations up to 2 to 6 inches.
* WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North
Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central
Cascades and Passes.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with with widespread gusts up
to 60 mph. Gusts to 70 mph are likely across higher terrain.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon.
* WHEN...From 10 AM MDT /9 AM PDT/ this morning to 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...Heavy snow above 4500 feet. Additional snow accumulations 6
to 10 inches. Winds gusting up to 35 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. Periods
of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to
create difficult driving conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Concerns will primarily be north of the I-84
corridor, primarily along Highway 204 and north.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 2000 feet. Additional snow accumulations
between 3 and 7 inches, highest above 4000 feet.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 4500 feet. Additional snow accumulations 6
to 10 inches. Winds gusting up to 35 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. Periods
of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to
create difficult driving conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Concerns will primarily be north of the I-84
corridor, primarily along Highway 204 and north.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches.
* WHERE...Ochoco-John Day Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low
visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 8 to 16 inches,
mainly above 4500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.
* 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. Widespread blowing snow could significantly
reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Oregon...
Elk Creek near Drain affecting Douglas County.
For the Elk Creek - Douglas County...including Drain...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Elk Creek near Drain.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to early Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...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 10:15 PM PDT Saturday the stage was 8.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by Sunday
evening, then peak near 17.5 feet late Sunday evening before
falling below flood stage late Sunday night or early Monday
morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.8 feet on 02/16/1958.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood