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River Flood Warning 5, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this river flood warning at Dec 21, 2014, 11:56 AM PST for Coos County, Oregon. It took effect at Dec 21, 2014, 1:23 PM PST. It was in force for 23 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 21, 2014, 11:56 AM PST (19:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 21, 2014, 1:23 PM PST
- Expired
- Dec 22, 2014, 12:00 PM PST
- In force
- 23 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Coos County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 167 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:59 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point North Fk Coquille River near Myrtle Point (MYNO3).
- Action stage
- 30 ft
- Minor stage
- 35 ft
- Moderate stage
- 36 ft
- Major stage
- 37 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 14327000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
527 WGUS46 KMFR 211956 FLWMFR BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR 1156 AM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 ...The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oregon... North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point affecting Coos County... South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point affecting Coos County... ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Oregon... Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County... ORC011-220156- /O.EXT.KMFR.FL.W.0003.141221T2108Z-141224T0251Z/ /COQO3.2.ER.141221T2108Z.141222T1500Z.141223T1451Z.NO/ 1156 AM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 ...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity... The Flood Warning continues for the Coquille River at Coquille. * until Tuesday evening. * At 11:30 AM Sunday the stage was 20.7 feet. * Flood Stage is 21.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. The river is forecast to rise to above flood stage this afternoon and continue to rise tonight, cresting at 23.5 feet Monday morning. * Impact...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. * Impact...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. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 feet on Dec 3 2012. $$ PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded areas or roads. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage or there may be unseen damage to the roadway. Use alternate routes and stay away from riverbanks. For the latest river stages and forecasts, visit our web page at www.weather.gov/medford or listen to noaa weather radio. && LAT...LON 4312 12442 4307 12416 4310 12412 4323 12422 4316 12441 $$ ORC011-220156- /O.NEW.KMFR.FL.W.0005.141221T2333Z-141222T1354Z/ /MYNO3.1.ER.141221T2333Z.141222T0000Z.141222T0154Z.NO/ 1156 AM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a * Flood Warning for the North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point. * from this afternoon to late tonight. * At 10:45 AM Sunday the stage was 33.3 feet. * Flood Stage is 35.0 feet. * Minor flooding is expected beginning this afternoon with the river forecast to crest at 35.2 ft late this afternoon into early this evening. * Impact...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. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.8 feet on Jan 20 2012. $$ PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded areas or roads. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage or there may be unseen damage to the roadway. Use alternate routes and stay away from riverbanks. For the latest river stages and forecasts, visit our web page at www.weather.gov/medford or listen to noaa weather radio. && LAT...LON 4308 12414 4306 12412 4307 12406 4314 12397 4312 12408 $$ ORC011-220155- /O.NEW.KMFR.FL.W.0006.141221T2330Z-141222T1248Z/ /MYPO3.1.ER.141221T2330Z.141222T0000Z.141222T0048Z.NO/ 1156 AM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a * Flood Warning for the South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point. * from this afternoon to late tonight. * At 11:15 AM Sunday the stage was 32.0 feet. * Flood Stage is 33.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast beginning this afternoon with the river forecast to crest at 33.1 feet late this afternoon into early this evening. * Impact...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. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.8 feet on Dec 3 2012. $$ PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded areas or roads. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage or there may be unseen damage to the roadway. Use alternate routes and stay away from riverbanks. For the latest river stages and forecasts, visit our web page at www.weather.gov/medford or listen to noaa weather radio. && LAT...LON 4293 12417 4287 12406 4302 12408 4308 12414 4307 12417 $$
11 follow-up statements
862 WGUS46 KMFR 212003 FLWMFR BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR 1203 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 ...The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oregon... North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point affecting Coos County... ORC011-220203- /O.EXT.KMFR.FL.W.0005.141221T2316Z-141222T1354Z/ /MYNO3.1.ER.141221T2316Z.141222T0000Z.141222T0154Z.NO/ 1203 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point. * from this afternoon to late tonight. * At 11:45 AM Sunday the stage was 34.2 feet. * Flood Stage is 35.0 feet. * Minor flooding is expected beginning this afternoon with the river forecast to crest at 35.2 ft late this afternoon into early this evening. * Impact...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. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.8 feet on Jan 20 2012. $$ PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded areas or roads. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage or there may be unseen damage to the roadway. Use alternate routes and stay away from riverbanks. For the latest river stages and forecasts, visit our web page at www.weather.gov/medford or listen to noaa weather radio. && LAT...LON 4308 12414 4306 12412 4307 12406 4314 12397 4312 12408 $$
802 WGUS86 KMFR 212011 FLSMFR FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR 1211 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point affecting Coos County... ORC011-220211- /O.CON.KMFR.FL.W.0005.141221T2316Z-141222T1354Z/ /MYNO3.1.ER.141221T2316Z.141222T0000Z.141222T0154Z.NO/ 1211 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point. * from this afternoon to late tonight. * At 11:45 AM Sunday the stage was 34.2 feet. * Flood Stage is 35.0 feet. * Minor flooding is expected beginning this afternoon with the river forecast to crest at 35.2 ft late this afternoon into early this evening. * Impact...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. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.8 feet on Jan 20 2012. $$ PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded areas or roads. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage or there may be unseen damage to the roadway. Use alternate routes and stay away from riverbanks. For the latest river stages and forecasts, visit our web page at www.weather.gov/medford or listen to noaa weather radio. && LAT...LON 4308 12414 4306 12412 4307 12406 4314 12397 4312 12408 $$
920 WGUS46 KMFR 212017 FLWMFR BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR 1217 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point affecting Coos County... ORC011-220217- /O.CON.KMFR.FL.W.0005.141221T2316Z-141222T1354Z/ /MYNO3.1.ER.141221T2316Z.141222T0000Z.141222T0154Z.NO/ 1217 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point. * from this afternoon to late tonight. * At 11:45 AM Sunday the stage was 34.2 feet. * Flood Stage is 35.0 feet. * Minor flooding is expected beginning this afternoon with the river forecast to crest at 35.2 ft late this afternoon into early this evening. * Impact...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. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.8 feet on Jan 20 2012. $$ PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded areas or roads. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage or there may be unseen damage to the roadway. Use alternate routes and stay away from riverbanks. For the latest river stages and forecasts, visit our web page at www.weather.gov/medford or listen to noaa weather radio. && LAT...LON 4308 12414 4306 12412 4307 12406 4314 12397 4312 12408
828 WGUS86 KMFR 212128 FLSMFR FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR 128 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point affecting Coos County... South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point affecting Coos County... ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County... ORC011-220328- /O.CON.KMFR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-141224T0251Z/ /COQO3.2.ER.141221T2029Z.141222T1500Z.141223T1451Z.NO/ 128 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the Coquille River at Coquille. * until Tuesday evening. * At 12:30 PM Sunday the stage was 21.0 feet. * Flood Stage is 21.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. The river is forecast to continue to rise, cresting at 23.5 feet Monday morning. * Impact...At 23.0 feet...Some farm buildings may be threatened and roads covered in low areas by rising water. Expect widespread flooding throughout the Coquille River floodplain. * Impact...At 24.0 feet...Homes and roads are threatened in low-lying areas along and near the Coquille River. Expect significant widespread flooding throughout the Coquille River estuary to Myrtle Point. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 feet on Dec 3 2012 && LAT...LON 4312 12442 4307 12416 4310 12412 4323 12422 4316 12441 . $$ ORC011-220328- /O.EXT.KMFR.FL.W.0005.141221T2123Z-141222T1354Z/ /MYNO3.1.ER.141221T2042Z.141222T0000Z.141222T0154Z.NO/ 128 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point. * until late tonight. * At 12:45 PM Sunday the stage was 35.0 feet. * Flood Stage is 35.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. The river is forecast to crest at 35.2 ft late this afternoon into early this evening. * Impact...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. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.8 feet on Jan 20 2012. && LAT...LON 4308 12414 4306 12412 4307 12406 4314 12397 4312 12408 $$ ORC011-220328- /O.EXT.KMFR.FL.W.0006.141221T2123Z-141222T1248Z/ /MYPO3.1.ER.141221T2005Z.141221T2015Z.141222T0048Z.NO/ 128 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point. * until late tonight. * At 12:15 PM Sunday the stage was 33.3 feet. * Flood Stage is 33.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. The river is forecast to crest at 33.1 feet late this afternoon. * Forecast...The river will gradually fall below Flood Stage this evening. * Impact...At 33.0 feet...The South Fork Coquille River is at flood stage. Expect flooding of roads west of the Spruce Street Bridge and significant pasture and agricultural land flooding. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.8 feet on Dec 3 2012. && LAT...LON 4293 12417 4287 12406 4302 12408 4308 12414 4307 12417 $$ PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded areas or roads. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage or there may be unseen damage to the roadway. Use alternate routes and stay away from riverbanks. For the latest river stages and forecasts, visit our web page at www.weather.gov/medford or listen to noaa weather radio. &&
635 WGUS46 KMFR 220116 FLWMFR BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR 516 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 ...The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oregon... Umpqua River near Elkton affecting Douglas County... ...Flooding of Moderate severity has been observed on the following rivers in Oregon... ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in Oregon... South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point affecting Coos County... North Fork Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County... Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County... ORC011-220716- /O.EXT.KMFR.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-141223T0557Z/ /MYNO3.3.ER.141221T2042Z.141222T0600Z.141222T1757Z.NO/ 516 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 ...Observed flooding increased from Minor to Major severity... ...Forecast flooding has increased from Minor to Major severity... The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point. * At 3:45 PM Sunday the stage was 37.1 feet. * Flood Stage is 35.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is forecast to crest at 37.13 feet around 10 pm pst this evening. volumn for this crest is forecast to be 33830 cubic feet per second. * Impact...At 37.0 feet...Expect significant flooding along the North Fork Coquille River and its tributaries. Significant agricultural flooding can be expected from the Gravelford area to the confluence with the South Fork Coquille River. Log jams are possible above the Copper Bridge which will have greater impacts on this situation should they occur. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.8 feet on Jan 20 2012. && LAT...LON 4308 12414 4306 12412 4307 12406 4314 12397 4312 12408 $$ ORC011-220716- /O.EXT.KMFR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-141224T0950Z/ /COQO3.2.ER.141221T2029Z.141222T1100Z.141223T2150Z.NO/ 516 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 ...observed flooding has increased to minor severity... ...forecast flooding has increased from minor to moderate severity... The Flood Warning continues for the Coquille River at Coquille. * At 4:30 PM Sunday the stage was 21.5 feet. * Flood Stage is 21.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * The river is forecast to crest at 24.62 feet around 3 am pst monday morning. Volumn for this crest is forecast to be 42575 cubic feet per second. * Impact...At 25.0 feet...Some homes are flooded along and near the Coquille River. Roads are flooded in spots in low-lying areas near the Coquille River. moderate low land flooding is expected with high tides. farm buildings and other low lying structures near the river flood. highway 42 south between Coquille and Bandon begins to flood in some spots. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 feet on Dec 3 2012. && LAT...LON 4312 12442 4307 12416 4310 12412 4323 12422 4316 12441 $$ ORC011-220716- /O.EXT.KMFR.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-141223T0049Z/ /MYPO3.2.ER.141221T2005Z.141222T0015Z.141222T1249Z.NO/ 516 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 ...observed flooding has increased to moderate severity... ...forecast flooding has increased from moderate to major severity... The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point. * At 4:15 PM Sunday the stage was 36.8 feet. * Flood Stage is 33.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 37.11 feet around 5 pm pst this evening. Volumn for this crest is forecast to be 36450 cubic feet per second. * Impact...At 37.0 feet...Extensive road and farmland flooding upstream and downstream of Myrtle Point can be expected. Some residents of low-lying areas in the vicinity of Myrtle Point may be threatened. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.3 feet on Nov 21 2012. On january 20 2012 the river crested at 37.04 feet. && LAT...LON 4293 12417 4287 12406 4302 12408 4308 12414 4307 12417 $$ ORC019-220716- /O.NEW.KMFR.FL.W.0007.141222T0441Z-141222T2050Z/ /EKTO3.1.ER.141222T0441Z.141222T0600Z.141222T0850Z.NO/ 516 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a * Flood Warning for the Umpqua River near Elkton. * Valid from this evening to Monday afternoon. * At 4:15 PM Sunday the stage was 29.8 feet. * Flood Stage is 33.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * The river is forecast to crest at 34.0 feet around 10 pm pst this evening. * Impact...At 33.0 feet...Slight low-land and agricultural flooding occurs mainly from the Kellog area through Elkton to Scottsburg. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.6 feet on Dec 30 2008. && LAT...LON 4338 12362 4327 12347 4328 12341 4367 12348 4371 12376 $$ PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded areas or roads. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage or there may be unseen damage to the roadway. Use alternate routes and stay away from riverbanks. For the latest river stages and forecasts, visit our web page at www.weather.gov/medford or listen to noaa weather radio. &&
991 WGUS86 KMFR 220656 FLSMFR FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR 1056 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point affecting Coos County... South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point affecting Coos County... Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County... Umpqua River near Elkton affecting Douglas County... .The North and South Forks of the Coquille River have both crested at Myrtle Point. The Coquille River at Coquille and the Umpqua River near Elkton continue to rise. ORC011-221256- /O.CON.KMFR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-141224T1824Z/ /COQO3.3.ER.141221T2029Z.141222T1300Z.141224T0624Z.NR/ 1056 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the Coquille River at Coquille. * At 10:30 PM Sunday the stage was 23.9 feet. * Flood Stage is 21.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is forecast to crest at 25.98 feet around 5 AM PST Monday morning. * Impact...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. * Impact...At 27.0 feet...Severe flooding in valley. extensive damage to many farms...homes...and roads. No flooding of downtown parts of Myrtle Point and Coquille. * Flood History...The forecast 26 foot crest compares to a previous crest of 24.3 feet on Apr 1 2012. on january 18, 1971 the river crested at 25.4 feet. && LAT...LON 4312 12442 4307 12416 4310 12412 4323 12422 4316 12441 $$ ORC011-221256- /O.EXT.KMFR.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-141223T0708Z/ /MYNO3.3.ER.141221T2042Z.141222T0415Z.141222T1908Z.NO/ 1056 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point. * At 9:45 PM Sunday the stage was 38.3 feet. * Flood Stage is 35.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river crested at 38.4 feet earlier this evening and will continue to fall to below Flood Stage by late tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 37.0 feet...Expect significant flooding along the North Fork Coquille River and its tributaries. Significant agricultural flooding can be expected from the Gravelford area to the confluence with the South Fork Coquille River. Log jams are possible above the Copper Bridge which will have greater impacts on this situation should they occur. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 37.1 feet on Dec 14 2003. This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.8 feet on Jan 20 2012. && LAT...LON 4308 12414 4306 12412 4307 12406 4314 12397 4312 12408 $$ ORC011-221256- /O.EXT.KMFR.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-141223T0512Z/ /MYPO3.3.ER.141221T2005Z.141222T0330Z.141222T1712Z.NO/ 1056 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point. * At 10:15 PM Sunday the stage was 37.3 feet. * Flood Stage is 33.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river crested at 37.5 feet earlier this eveneing and will continue to fall to below Flood Stage by late tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 37.0 feet...Extensive road and farmland flooding upstream and downstream of Myrtle Point can be expected. Some residents of low-lying areas in the vicinity of Myrtle Point may be threatened. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.3 feet on Nov 21 2012. On january 20 2012 the river crested at 37.04 feet. && LAT...LON 4293 12417 4287 12406 4302 12408 4308 12414 4307 12417 $$ ORC019-221256- /O.EXT.KMFR.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-141222T2027Z/ /EKTO3.1.ER.141222T0434Z.141222T0615Z.141222T0827Z.NO/ 1056 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the Umpqua River near Elkton. * At 10:15 PM Sunday the stage was 33.7 feet. * Flood Stage is 33.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to occur. * Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 33.7 feet around midnight tonight and will continue to fall to below Flood Stage through early Monday morning. * Impact...At 33.0 feet...Slight low-land and agricultural flooding occurs mainly from the Kellog area through Elkton to Scottsburg. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.6 feet on Dec 30 2008. $$ PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded areas or roads. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage or there may be unseen damage to the roadway. Use alternate routes and stay away from riverbanks. For the latest river stages and forecasts, visit our web page at www.weather.gov/medford or listen to noaa weather radio. && LAT...LON 4338 12362 4327 12347 4328 12341 4367 12348 4371 12376 $$
897 WGUS86 KMFR 220711 FLSMFR FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR 1111 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point affecting Coos County... South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point affecting Coos County... Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County... Umpqua River near Elkton affecting Douglas County... .The North and South Forks of the Coquille River have both crested at Myrtle Point. The Coquille River at Coquille and the Umpqua River near Elkton continue to rise. ORC011-221311- /O.CON.KMFR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-141224T1824Z/ /COQO3.3.ER.141221T2029Z.141222T1300Z.141224T0624Z.NR/ 1111 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the Coquille River at Coquille. * At 10:30 PM Sunday the stage was 23.9 feet. * Flood Stage is 21.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is forecast to crest at 25.98 feet around 5 AM PST Monday morning. * Impact...At 25.0 feet...Some homes are flooded along and near the Coquille River. Roads are flooded in spots in low-lying areas near the Coquille River. * Impact...At 27.0 feet...Severe flooding in valley. extensive damage to many farms...homes...and roads. No flooding of downtown parts of Myrtle Point and Coquille. * Flood History...The forecast 26 foot crest compares to a previous crest of 24.3 feet on Apr 1 2012. on january 18, 1971 the river crested at 25.4 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded areas or roads. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage or there may be unseen damage to the roadway. Use alternate routes and stay away from riverbanks. For the latest river stages and forecasts, visit our web page at www.weather.gov/medford or listen to noaa weather radio. && LAT...LON 4312 12442 4307 12416 4310 12412 4323 12422 4316 12441 $$ ORC011-221311- /O.CON.KMFR.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-141223T0708Z/ /MYNO3.3.ER.141221T2042Z.141222T0415Z.141222T1908Z.NO/ 1111 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point. * At 10:45 PM Sunday the stage was 38.1 feet. * Flood Stage is 35.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river crested at 38.4 feet earlier this evening and will continue to fall to below Flood Stage by late tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 37.0 feet...Expect significant flooding along the North Fork Coquille River and its tributaries. Significant agricultural flooding can be expected from the Gravelford area to the confluence with the South Fork Coquille River. Log jams are possible above the Copper Bridge which will have greater impacts on this situation should they occur. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 37.1 feet on Dec 14 2003. This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.8 feet on Jan 20 2012. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded areas or roads. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage or there may be unseen damage to the roadway. Use alternate routes and stay away from riverbanks. For the latest river stages and forecasts, visit our web page at www.weather.gov/medford or listen to noaa weather radio. && LAT...LON 4308 12414 4306 12412 4307 12406 4314 12397 4312 12408 $$ ORC011-221311- /O.CON.KMFR.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-141223T0512Z/ /MYPO3.3.ER.141221T2005Z.141222T0330Z.141222T1712Z.NO/ 1111 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point. * At 10:15 PM Sunday the stage was 37.3 feet. * Flood Stage is 33.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river crested at 37.5 feet earlier this eveneing and will continue to fall to below Flood Stage by late tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 37.0 feet...Extensive road and farmland flooding upstream and downstream of Myrtle Point can be expected. Some residents of low-lying areas in the vicinity of Myrtle Point may be threatened. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.3 feet on Nov 21 2012. On january 20 2012 the river crested at 37.04 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded areas or roads. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage or there may be unseen damage to the roadway. Use alternate routes and stay away from riverbanks. For the latest river stages and forecasts, visit our web page at www.weather.gov/medford or listen to noaa weather radio. && LAT...LON 4293 12417 4287 12406 4302 12408 4308 12414 4307 12417 $$ ORC019-221311- /O.EXT.KMFR.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-141223T0011Z/ /EKTO3.1.ER.141222T0434Z.141222T0615Z.141222T1211Z.NO/ 1111 PM PST SUN DEC 21 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the Umpqua River near Elkton. * At 10:15 PM Sunday the stage was 33.7 feet. * Flood Stage is 33.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 33.7 feet around midnight tonight and will continue to fall to below Flood Stage through early Monday morning. * Impact...At 33.0 feet...Slight low-land and agricultural flooding occurs mainly from the Kellog area through Elkton to Scottsburg. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.6 feet on Dec 30 2008. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded areas or roads. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage or there may be unseen damage to the roadway. Use alternate routes and stay away from riverbanks. For the latest river stages and forecasts, visit our web page at www.weather.gov/medford or listen to noaa weather radio. && LAT...LON 4338 12362 4327 12347 4328 12341 4367 12348 4371 12376 $$
839 WGUS86 KMFR 221000 FLSMFR FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR 200 AM PST MON DEC 22 2014 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County... North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point affecting Coos County... South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point affecting Coos County... Umpqua River near Elkton affecting Douglas County... .The North and South Forks of the Coquille River have both crested at Myrtle Point. The Coquille River at Coquille and the Umpqua River near Elkton have also crested. ORC011-221600- /O.EXT.KMFR.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-141223T0732Z/ /MYNO3.3.ER.141221T2042Z.141222T0415Z.141222T1932Z.NO/ 200 AM PST MON DEC 22 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point. * At 12:45 AM Monday the stage was 37.0 feet. * Flood Stage is 35.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below Flood Stage by late this morning. * Impact...At 37.0 feet...Expect significant flooding along the North Fork Coquille River and its tributaries. Significant agricultural flooding can be expected from the Gravelford area to the confluence with the South Fork Coquille River. Log jams are possible above the Copper Bridge which will have greater impacts on this situation should they occur. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.8 feet on Jan 20 2012. && LAT...LON 4308 12414 4306 12412 4307 12406 4314 12397 4312 12408 $$ ORC011-221600- /O.EXT.KMFR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-141224T1437Z/ /COQO3.2.ER.141221T2029Z.141222T1100Z.141224T0237Z.NO/ 200 AM PST MON DEC 22 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the Coquille River at Coquille. * At 1:30 AM Monday the stage was 24.0 feet. * Flood Stage is 21.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Impact...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. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 feet on Dec 3 2012. && LAT...LON 4312 12442 4307 12416 4310 12412 4323 12422 4316 12441 $$ ORC011-221600- /O.EXT.KMFR.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-141223T0650Z/ /MYPO3.3.ER.141221T2005Z.141222T0330Z.141222T1850Z.NO/ 200 AM PST MON DEC 22 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point. * At 1:15 AM Monday the stage was 36.6 feet. * Flood Stage is 33.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below Flood Stage by late this morning. * Impact...At 37.0 feet...Extensive road and farmland flooding upstream and downstream of Myrtle Point can be expected. Some residents of low-lying areas in the vicinity of Myrtle Point may be threatened. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.3 feet on Nov 21 2012. && LAT...LON 4293 12417 4287 12406 4302 12408 4308 12414 4307 12417 $$ ORC019-221600- /O.CON.KMFR.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-141223T0011Z/ /EKTO3.1.ER.141222T0434Z.141222T0915Z.141222T1211Z.NO/ 200 AM PST MON DEC 22 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the Umpqua River near Elkton. * At 1:15 AM Monday the stage was 34.2 feet. * Flood Stage is 33.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below Flood Stage by early this morning. * Impact...At 35.0 feet...The Umpqua River is at flood stage. Expect low-land and agricultural flooding from the Kellog area through Elkton to Scottsburg. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.6 feet on Dec 30 2008. && LAT...LON 4338 12362 4327 12347 4328 12341 4367 12348 4371 12376 $$ PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded areas or roads. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage or there may be unseen damage to the roadway. Use alternate routes and stay away from riverbanks. For the latest river stages and forecasts, visit our web page at www.weather.gov/medford or listen to noaa weather radio. && SVEN
171 WGUS86 KMFR 221448 FLSMFR FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR 648 AM PST MON DEC 22 2014 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Oregon... Umpqua River near Elkton affecting Douglas County... ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County... North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point affecting Coos County... South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point affecting Coos County... ORC011-222048- /O.CON.KMFR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-141224T1437Z/ /COQO3.2.ER.141221T2029Z.141222T2100Z.141224T0237Z.NO/ 648 AM PST MON DEC 22 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the Coquille River at Coquille. * At 6:30 AM Monday the stage was 24.0 feet. * Flood Stage is 21.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to lower to minor flood stage by Tuesday morning. * Impact...At 24.0 feet...Homes and roads are threatened in low-lying areas along and near the Coquille River. Expect significant widespread flooding throughout the Coquille River estuary to Myrtle Point. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 feet on Dec 3 2012. && LAT...LON 4312 12442 4307 12416 4310 12412 4323 12422 4316 12441 $$ ORC011-222048- /O.CON.KMFR.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-141223T0732Z/ /MYNO3.3.ER.141221T2042Z.141222T0415Z.141222T1932Z.NO/ 648 AM PST MON DEC 22 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point. * At 5:45 AM Monday the stage was 36.1 feet. * Flood Stage is 35.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below Flood Stage by noon. * Impact...At 37.0 feet...Expect significant flooding along the North Fork Coquille River and its tributaries. Significant agricultural flooding can be expected from the Gravelford area to the confluence with the South Fork Coquille River. Log jams are possible above the Copper Bridge which will have greater impacts on this situation should they occur. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.8 feet on Jan 20 2012. && LAT...LON 4308 12414 4306 12412 4307 12406 4314 12397 4312 12408 $$ ORC011-222048- /O.CON.KMFR.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-141223T0650Z/ /MYPO3.3.ER.141221T2005Z.141222T0330Z.141222T1850Z.NO/ 648 AM PST MON DEC 22 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point. * At 6:15 AM Monday the stage was 35.2 feet. * Flood Stage is 33.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage by noon. * Impact...At 35.0 feet...Expect flooding along some sections of Highway 42 downstream from Myrtle Point and along the highway to Powers. Widespread flooding of agricultural land can be expected. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.8 feet on Dec 3 2012. && LAT...LON 4293 12417 4287 12406 4302 12408 4308 12414 4307 12417 $$ ORC019-221518- /O.CAN.KMFR.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-141223T0011Z/ /EKTO3.1.ER.141222T0434Z.141222T0915Z.141222T1320Z.NO/ 648 AM PST MON DEC 22 2014 The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Umpqua River near Elkton. * At 6:15 AM Monday the stage was 32.6 feet. * Flood Stage is 33.0 feet. * Fell below Flood Stage at 5:20 AM Monday. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 19.9 feet by early tomorrow. * Impact...At 33.0 feet...Slight low-land and agricultural flooding occurs mainly from the Kellog area through Elkton to Scottsburg. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.6 feet on Dec 30 2008. && LAT...LON 4338 12362 4327 12347 4328 12341 4367 12348 4371 12376 $$ PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded areas or roads. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage or there may be unseen damage to the roadway. Use alternate routes and stay away from riverbanks. For the latest river stages and forecasts, visit our web page at www.weather.gov/medford or listen to noaa weather radio. &&
957 WGUS86 KMFR 221651 FLSMFR FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR 851 AM PST MON DEC 22 2014 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County... North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point affecting Coos County... South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point affecting Coos County... ORC011-222251- /O.EXT.KMFR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-141224T1948Z/ /COQO3.2.ER.141221T2029Z.141222T1800Z.141224T0748Z.NO/ 851 AM PST MON DEC 22 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the Coquille River at Coquille. * Through Wednesday evening. * At 8:30 AM Monday the stage was 24.1 feet. * Flood Stage is 21.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 24.5 ft late this morning then gradually lower late today through Wednesday. * Impact...At 24.0 feet...Homes and roads are threatened in low-lying areas along and near the Coquille River. Expect significant widespread flooding throughout the Coquille River estuary to Myrtle Point. * Impact...At 25.0 feet...Some homes are flooded along and near the Coquille River. Roads are flooded in spots in low-lying areas near the Coquille River. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 feet on Dec 3 2012. && LAT...LON 4312 12442 4307 12416 4310 12412 4323 12422 4316 12441 $$ ORC011-222250- /O.EXT.KMFR.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-141223T0643Z/ /MYNO3.3.ER.141221T2042Z.141222T0415Z.141222T1843Z.NO/ 851 AM PST MON DEC 22 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point. * Until late this morning. * At 7:45 AM Monday the stage was 35.5 feet. * Flood Stage is 35.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below Flood Stage by late this morning. * Impact...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. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.8 feet on Jan 20 2012. && LAT...LON 4308 12414 4306 12412 4307 12406 4314 12397 4312 12408 $$ ORC011-222250- /O.EXT.KMFR.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-141223T0731Z/ /MYPO3.3.ER.141221T2005Z.141222T0330Z.141222T1931Z.NO/ 851 AM PST MON DEC 22 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point. * Until around Noon * At 8:15 AM Monday the stage was 34.7 feet. * Flood Stage is 33.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall and is expected to fall below Flood Stage around Noon today. * Impact...At 35.0 feet...Expect flooding along some sections of Highway 42 downstream from Myrtle Point and along the highway to Powers. Widespread flooding of agricultural land can be expected. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.8 feet on Dec 3 2012. && LAT...LON 4293 12417 4287 12406 4302 12408 4308 12414 4307 12417 $$ PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded areas or roads. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage or there may be unseen damage to the roadway. Use alternate routes and stay away from riverbanks. For the latest river stages and forecasts, visit our web page at www.weather.gov/medford or listen to noaa weather radio. &&
225 WGUS86 KMFR 222000 FLSMFR FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR 1200 PM PST MON DEC 22 2014 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Oregon... North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point affecting Coos County... ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point affecting Coos County... ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County... ORC011-230200- /O.CON.KMFR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-141224T1948Z/ /COQO3.2.ER.141221T2029Z.141222T1845Z.141224T0748Z.NO/ 1200 PM PST MON DEC 22 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the Coquille River at Coquille. * At 11:30 AM Monday the stage was 24.1 feet. * Flood Stage is 21.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is cresting early this afternoon and is expected to gradually fall below Flood Stage by tomorrow night. * Impact...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. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 feet on Dec 3 2012. && LAT...LON 4312 12442 4307 12416 4310 12412 4323 12422 4316 12441 $$ ORC011-230200- /O.EXT.KMFR.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-141223T0930Z/ /MYPO3.3.ER.141221T2005Z.141222T0330Z.141222T2130Z.NO/ 1200 PM PST MON DEC 22 2014 The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point. * At 11:15 AM Monday the stage was 33.9 feet. * Flood Stage is 33.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below Flood Stage by this afternoon. * Impact...At 35.0 feet...Expect flooding along some sections of Highway 42 downstream from Myrtle Point and along the highway to Powers. Widespread flooding of agricultural land can be expected. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.8 feet on Dec 3 2012. && LAT...LON 4293 12417 4287 12406 4302 12408 4308 12414 4307 12417 $$ ORC011-222030- /O.CAN.KMFR.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-141223T0643Z/ /MYNO3.3.ER.141221T2042Z.141222T0415Z.141222T1742Z.NO/ 1200 PM PST MON DEC 22 2014 The Flood Warning is cancelled for the North Fork Coquille River near Myrtle Point. * At 11:45 AM Monday the stage was 34.6 feet. * Flood Stage is 35.0 feet. * The river fell below Flood Stage at 9:42 AM Monday. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 30.3 feet by early tomorrow. * Impact...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. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 35.8 feet on Jan 20 2012. && LAT...LON 4308 12414 4306 12412 4307 12406 4314 12397 4312 12408 $$ PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded areas or roads. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage or there may be unseen damage to the roadway. Use alternate routes and stay away from riverbanks. For the latest river stages and forecasts, visit our web page at www.weather.gov/medford or listen to noaa weather radio. &&
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Medford, OR wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Dec 21, 8:50 AM PST, 3 hours 6 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 21, 8:50 AM PST, 3 hours 6 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR
850 AM PST SUN DEC 21 2014
.SHORT TERM...MOIST ONSHORE FLOW WILL CONTINUE TO BRING MODERATE
RAIN INTO WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE CWA TODAY WITH MAINLY LIGHT
RAIN EAST OF THE CASCADES. MODELS ARE IN AGREEMENT WITH CONTINUED
RAIN TODAY AND SHOWING RAIN DECREASING THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT AS
RIDGING BEGINS TO BUILD INTO THE AREA BRINGING DRIER NORTHWEST
FLOW. RAINFALL WILL DIMINISH FOR MOST AREA BY LATE MONDAY
AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY EVENING, WITH ONLY SOME CONTINUED LIGHT RAIN
EXPECTED IN THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND OTHER HIGHER TERRAIN.
THE MAIN CONCERN WITH THIS FORECAST CYCLE WILL BE WITH THE FLOOD
POTENTIAL AS RAINFALL THAT OCCURRED OVER THE LAST 2 DAYS AND
CONTINUED MODERATE RAINFALL TODAY, BRINGS SIGNIFICANT RISES TO
AREA RIVERS. FLOOD WARNINGS ARE IN EFFECT FOR THE COQUILLE RIVER
AT COQUILLE AND SMALL STREAMS IN THE SITKUM AND POWERS AREAS AS
WELL AS FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER AT TILLER. ALSO A FLOOD WATCH
IS OUT FOR THE SOUTH FORK OF THE COQUILLE RIVER AT MYRTLE POINT.
AREAS FLOOD WATCHES ARE CONTINUING TODAY FOR SMALL STREAM AND
URBAN FLOODING POTENTIAL DUE HEAVY RAIN FOR AREAS FROM THE
SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES WEST. EXPECT TO ISSUE UPDATES ON THESE
RIVER PRODUCTS LATER THIS MORNING AND THIS AFTERNOON.
STRONG GUSTY WINDS HAVE LOWERED FOR COASTAL LOCATIONS AND INTO
THE SHASTA VALLEY BUT HIGH WINDS WILL CONTINUE FOR THE CASCADES
AND FOR AREAS EAST OF THE CASCADES, ESPECIALLY SUMMER LAKE AND THE
MOUNTAINS WHERE A HIGH WIND WARNING CONTINUES TODAY INTO THIS
EVENING.
&&
.AVIATION...FOR THE 21/12Z TAF CYCLE...A MOIST PACIFIC JET STREAM
REMAINS AIMED AT OUR AREA. WIDESPREAD MTN OBSCURATION WITH RAIN AND
MVFR CIGS/VIS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE DAY. LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR
WILL AFFECT ALL AREAS. LITTLE IMPROVEMENT IN CEILINGS TONIGHT AS
HIGH PRESSURE BEGINS TO BULD WITH VALLEY IFR FOG BECOMING WIDESPREAD
INLAND. MTS
&&
.MARINE...UPDATED 730 AM PST SUN DEC 21 2014...WINDS HAVE DECREASED
BELOW SMAL CRAFT ADVISORY AND BOTH SWELL AND WIND WAVE HAVE
DECREASED. MODERATE WEST SWELL WILL CONTINUE AND THUS A SMALL CRAFT
FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS HAS BEEN ISSUED THROUGH WEDNESDAY WITH A NEW LONG
PERIOD WEST SWELL ARRIVING BY TUESDAY. A STRONG COLD FRONT MAY
BRING MODERATE WINDS AND WIND WAVES TO THE AREA WEDNESDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY. MTS
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 350 AM PST SUN DEC 21 2014/
DISCUSSION...A MAJOR PRECIPITATION EVENT CONTINUES IN SOUTHERN
OREGON AND IS CAUSING FLOODING IMPACTS AT THE COAST...COAST
RANGE...CASCADE FOOTHILLS...AND CASCADES. RIVERS CONTINUE TO
RISE...AND WILL GENERALLY CONTINUE THROUGH THIS MORNING AT
LEAST...AND INTO THE AFTERNOON IN SOME PLACES.
RAIN RATES CONTINUE TO BE HIGH THIS MORNING...WITH 1 HOUR RATES OF A
THIRD TO HALF AN INCH ACROSS PORTIONS OF COOS...CURRY...AND DOUGLAS
COUNTIES. A WHOPPING 24 HOUR RAINFALL TOTAL NEAR 9 INCHES HAS
OCCURRED AT RED MOUND NEAR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST. IN ADDITION...THE
AFTERNOON BALLOON SOUNDING REGISTERED 1.07 INCHES OF PRECIPITABLE
WATER WHICH RANKS 7TH FOR DECEMBER SOUNDINGS AND IS 3 STANDARD
DEVIATIONS HIGHER THAN NORMAL. IN OTHER WORDS...THIS IS A VERY JUICY
AIR MASS.
THE DURATION OF THE HEAVY RAIN IS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ASPECT OF
THIS SYSTEM...AND WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE THERE WILL HAVE BEEN
ESSENTIALLY 48 HOURS OF 500 KG/MS INTEGRATED VAPOR TRANSPORT ACROSS
THE AREA. THESE IVT VALUES SUGGEST THIS TYPE OF RAIN EVENT OCCURS
ONLY ONCE IN 5-10 YEARS FOR THE COAST AND CASCADES. IMPACTS THUS FAR
HAVE BEEN AT LEAST ONE RIVER...THE EAST FORK OF THE COQUILLE NEAR
SITKUM...OVERFLOWING ITS BANKS LATE LAST NIGHT WHICH PROMPTED THE
ISSUANCE OF AN AREAL FLOOD WARNING FOR EASTERN COOS COUNTY THAT WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH THIS MORNING. AREAL FLOOD WATCHES COVER MUCH OF THE
REST OF THE AREA FROM THE CASCADES WEST. A FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES
FOR THE COQUILLE AT COQUILLE AT FLSMFR...WITH MINOR FLOODING
FORECAST TO BEGIN THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONALLY...HIGH WATER HAS BEEN
REPORTED ON HIGHWAY 101 AT THE COAST AND HIGHWAY 138 IN THE CASCADE
FOOTHILLS...WITH ROCKS THE SIZE OF BASKETBALLS FALLING ON HIGHWAY
138 AND BEING REPORTED BY ODOT. NEEDLESS TO SAY...TRAVEL ON THESE
ROADS THIS MORNING WILL BE HAZARDOUS...AND DRIVERS NEED TO USE
EXTRA CAUTION IF VENTURING OUT IN THESE AREAS.
SNOW LEVELS ARE HIGH AT THIS MOMENT...ABOVE 7000 FEET...AND WILL
REMAIN HIGH THROUGH TODAY. WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO BE GUSTY EAST OF
THE CASCADES AND A HIGH WIND WARNING AND WIND ADVISORY CONTINUE AT
NPWMFR.
VALLEYS LIKE THE ROGUE HAVE BEEN SHELTERED FROM THE MOST SIGNIFICANT
RAIN WITH ONLY 0.22 INCHES IN THE PAST 24 HOURS...WITH DOWNSLOPING
DRYING THE VALLEY OUT COMPARED TO HIGHER TERRAIN. MEDFORD STILL WILL
LIKELY SEE AT LEAST A HALF INCH OF RAIN FROM THIS SYSTEM THOUGH.
ATTENTION THEN TURNS TO A CHRISTMAS EVE COLD UPPER TROUGH WHICH
ARRIVES THE AFTERNOON OR EVENING OF THE 24TH...AND BRINGS WITH IT A
GOOD CHANCE FOR A WHITE CHRISTMAS AT ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3000 FEET.
MODEL CONSENSUS AT THIS TIME BETWEEN THE EC AND GFS SUGGESTS FOLKS
COULD GO TO SLEEP CHRISTMAS EVE WITH RAIN OR RAIN/SNOW MIX...OR DRY
CONDITIONS EAST OF THE CASCADES...AND WAKE UP TO A FEW INCHES OR
MORE OF THE WHITE STUFF. WE WILL BE WORKING HARD TO FINE-TUNE THIS
FORECAST IN THE NEXT FEW SHIFTS...AND CONVEY ANY WEATHER MESSAGES
ABOUT THIS POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT WINTRY EVENT.
&&
.MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...HIGH WIND WARNING UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR
ORZ030-031-624-625.
FLOOD WATCH THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR ORZ025-027-616-624.
FLOOD WATCH THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR ORZ024-618-619.
FLOOD WATCH THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR ORZ026-620>623.
FLOOD WATCH THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR ORZ021-022-615.
FLOOD WATCH THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR ORZ023.
FLOOD WATCH THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR ORZ617.
CA...HIGH WIND WARNING UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR CAZ085-285.
PACIFIC COASTAL WATERS...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY
FOR PZZ350-356-370-376.
CCIn the hours before
Local storm report, Dec 21, 8:04 AM PST, 3 hours 52 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR
804 AM PST SUN DEC 21 2014
...TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
...DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0800 AM HEAVY RAIN 7 ESE COOS BAY 43.35N 124.09W
12/21/2014 M1.87 INCH COOS OR TRAINED SPOTTER
TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS A 12 HOUR RAINFALL
REPORT ENDING AT 8:00 AM OF 1.87 INCHES.
HEAVY RAIN DURATION 12 HOURS. OBSERVER
LOCATION 12 MI SE OF COOS BAY.
&&
BSLocal storm report, Dec 21, 8:15 AM PST, 3 hours 41 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR
815 AM PST SUN DEC 21 2014
...TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
...DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0800 AM HEAVY RAIN 3 SSE COOS BAY 43.34N 124.20W
12/21/2014 M2.02 INCH COOS OR TRAINED SPOTTER
TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS 24 HOUR RAINFALL
TOTAL ENDING AT 8:00 AM TO BE 2.02 INCHES.
HEAVY RAIN DURATION 24 HOURS. OBSERVER
LOCATION 1 MI S COOS BAY ON HWY 101.
&&
BSLocal storm report, Dec 21, 8:24 AM PST, 3 hours 32 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR
824 AM PST SUN DEC 21 2014
...TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
...DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0800 AM HEAVY RAIN 5 NNW BROOKINGS 42.12N 124.32W
12/21/2014 M2.30 INCH CURRY OR TRAINED SPOTTER
TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS A 12 HOUR RAINFALL
TOTAL ENDING AT 8:00 AM OF 2.30 INCHES.
HEAVY RAIN DURATION 12 HOURS. OBSERVER
LOCATION 5 MI N OF BROOKINGS NEAR CAPE
FERRELO.
&&
BSLocal storm report, Dec 21, 8:49 AM PST, 3 hours 7 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR
849 AM PST SUN DEC 21 2014
...TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
...DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0800 AM HEAVY RAIN 7 NNE POWERS 42.97N 124.01W
12/21/2014 M2.32 INCH COOS OR TRAINED SPOTTER
TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED A 15 HOUR RAINFALL
TOTAL ENDING AT 8:00 AM OF 2.32 INCHES.
HEAVY RAIN DURATION 15 HOURS. OBSERVER
LOCATION MILE MARKER 30 ON HWY 42.
&&
BSLocal storm report, Dec 21, 8:59 AM PST, 2 hours 57 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR
859 AM PST SUN DEC 21 2014
...TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
...DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0830 AM HEAVY RAIN 5 NNE SELMA 42.35N 123.57W
12/21/2014 M1.07 INCH JOSEPHINE OR TRAINED SPOTTER
TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS A 24 HOUR RAINFALL
TOTAL ENDING AT 8:30 AM OF 1.07 INCHES.
HEAVY RAIN DURATION 24 HOURS. OBSERVER
LOCATION AT THE BASE OF HAYES HILL.
&&
BSLocal storm report, Dec 21, 9:36 AM PST, 2 hours 20 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD OR
936 AM PST SUN DEC 21 2014
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0932 AM FLOOD SITKUM 43.15N 123.86W
12/21/2014 COOS OR TRAINED SPOTTER
BRUMMIT CREAK NEAR THE JUNCTION OF EAST FORK
OF THE COQUILLE HAS RISEN OUT OF IT'S BANKS
DUE TO HEAVY RAINFALL. FLOOD WATERS HAVE
REACHED A GYMNASIUM STRUCTURE ALONG THE
RIVER WITH A A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER INSIDE
ON THE FLOOR. THERE IS FLOODING ALSO ON THE
SITKUM-COUNTY LINE ROAD EAST OF THE BRIDGE
OVER THE BRUMMIT CREEK. THE ROADWAY IN UNDER
AN ESTIMATED 2 FEET OF WATER. FLOODWATERS
ARE BEGINNING TO RECEED SLIGHTLY.
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NWS MEDFORD OR
IRIS SYSTEMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 12:10 AM PST | Areal Flood Warning | MFR | Coos | 12 hr |
| Dec 21, 12:10 AM PST | River Flood Watch | MFR | Coos, Douglas | 7 hr |
| Dec 21, 4:38 AM PST | River Flood Warning | MFR | Douglas | 21 hr |
| Dec 21, 7:15 AM PST | River Flood Watch | MFR | Coos, Curry, Douglas | 7 hr |
| Dec 21, 11:56 AM PST | River Flood Warning | MFR | Coos | 30 hr |
| Dec 21, 12:14 PM PST | Areal Flood Warning | MFR | Coos | 3 hr |
| Dec 21, 3:16 PM PST | Areal Flood Warning | MFR | Coos | 6 hr |
Nearby
River Flood Warnings in Oregon, 2014Every river flood warning in 2014
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.