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Flood Watch 2, NWS Medford, OR
NWS Medford, OR issued this flood watch at Jan 29, 2021, 10:53 PM PST for 4 counties in Oregon; Siskiyou County, California. It took effect at Jan 31, 2021, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 30 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 29, 2021, 10:53 PM PST (06:53 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 31, 2021, 4:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Feb 1, 2021, 9:32 AM PST
- In force
- 30 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Medford, OR
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Siskiyou County, CA, Coos County, OR, Curry County, OR, Douglas County, OR, Josephine County, OR
The radar
The Medford radar (KMAX), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 00:00Z, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 63 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
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- 0 J/kg
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- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 953 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 38 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 95 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 154 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
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The text
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765 WGUS66 KMFR 300653 FFAMFR URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Medford OR 1053 PM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 .Heavy rainfall on recent snowpack will result in rivers, streams, and creeks quickly rising and potentially reaching critical levels. ORZ021-022-024-302300- /O.NEW.KMFR.FA.A.0002.210131T1200Z-210202T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the cities of Sixes, Obrien, Cave Junction, Pistol River, Harbor, Gold Beach, Ophir, Selma, Takilma, Langlois, Kerby, Brookings, Port Orford, and Agness 1053 PM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a * Flood Watch for a portion of southwest Oregon, including the following areas, Curry County Coast, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and South Central Oregon Coast. * From late Saturday night through late Monday night * An extended period of moderate to heavy rainfall will bring 3 to 6 inches of rainfall to areas over a 48 hour period from Sunday morning through Monday night. * There will be an increased risk for landslides and rockfalls. High water could impact roadways and low lying areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ NSK
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442 WGUS66 KMFR 300658 FFAMFR Flood Watch National Weather Service Medford OR 1058 PM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 .Heavy rainfall on recent snowpack will result in rivers, streams, and creeks quickly rising and potentially reaching critical levels. CAZ080-302300- /O.EXA.KMFR.FA.A.0002.210131T1200Z-210202T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Seiad Valley, Scott Bar, Happy Camp, Callahan, Etna, Greenview, and Somes Bar 1058 PM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Medford has expanded the * Flood Watch to include a portion of northern California, including the following area, Western Siskiyou County. * From late Saturday night through late Monday night * An extended period of moderate to heavy rainfall will bring 3 to 6 inches of rainfall to areas over a 48 hour period from Sunday morning through Monday night. * There will be an increased risk for landslides and rockfalls. High water could impact roadways and low lying areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ ORZ021-022-024-302300- /O.CON.KMFR.FA.A.0002.210131T1200Z-210202T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the cities of Sixes, Obrien, Cave Junction, Pistol River, Harbor, Gold Beach, Ophir, Selma, Takilma, Langlois, Kerby, Brookings, Port Orford, and Agness 1058 PM PST Fri Jan 29 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of southwest Oregon, including the following areas, Curry County Coast, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and South Central Oregon Coast. * From late Saturday night through late Monday night * An extended period of moderate to heavy rainfall will bring 3 to 6 inches of rainfall to areas over a 48 hour period from Sunday morning through Monday night. * There will be an increased risk for landslides and rockfalls. High water could impact roadways and low lying areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ BPN
495 WGUS66 KMFR 302125 FFAMFR Flood Watch National Weather Service Medford OR 125 PM PST Sat Jan 30 2021 .Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in Rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. ORZ021-022-024-310930- /O.CON.KMFR.FA.A.0002.210131T1200Z-210202T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the cities of Sixes, Obrien, Cave Junction, Pistol River, Harbor, Gold Beach, Ophir, Selma, Agness, Takilma, Merlin, Kerby, Brookings, Port Orford, Galice, and Langlois 125 PM PST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM EARLY SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of southwest Oregon, including the following areas, Curry County Coast, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and South Central Oregon Coast. * From late tonight through late Monday night * Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected tonight through Tuesday morning resulting in storm total rainfall amounts of 3 to 9 inches across Coos and Curry counties and much of Josephine and Siskiyou County. Recent significant snowfall in the mountains is also expected to melt as snow levels rise in the 5,000 to 6,000 foot range, increasing run-off across the area. * Small streams and creeks could reach bankful or even flood during this time period and urban areas could see significant ponding water in low lying areas and areas with poor drainage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ CAZ080-310930- /O.CON.KMFR.FA.A.0002.210131T1200Z-210202T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Seiad Valley, Scott Bar, Happy Camp, Callahan, Etna, Greenview, and Somes Bar 125 PM PST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM EARLY SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northern California, including the following area, Western Siskiyou County. * From late tonight through late Monday night * Eriods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected tonight through Tuesday morning resulting in storm total rainfall amounts of 3 to 9 inches across Coos and Curry counties and much of Josephine and Siskiyou County. Recent significant snowfall in the mountains is also expected to melt as snow levels rise in the 5,000 to 6,000 foot range, increasing run-off across the area. * Small streams and creeks could reach bankful or even flood during this time period and urban areas could see significant ponding water in low lying areas and areas with poor drainage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ BTL
797 WGUS66 KMFR 302139 FFAMFR Flood Watch National Weather Service Medford OR 139 PM PST Sat Jan 30 2021 .Heavy rainfall is likely on the existing snowpack in this area resulting in increased run-off from the combination of heavy rainfall and melt water. Flows in streams, creeks, and rivers are expected to increase quickly and near critical levels. ORZ021-022-024-310945- /O.CON.KMFR.FA.A.0002.210131T1200Z-210202T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the cities of Merlin, Sunny Valley, Pistol River, Coos Bay, Gold Beach, Myrtle Point, Brookings, Williams, Selma, North Bend, Coquille, Grants Pass, Sixes, Obrien, Harbor, Ophir, Port Orford, Powers, Galice, Cave Junction, Reedsport, Lakeside, Takilma, Kerby, Langlois, and Agness 139 PM PST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM EARLY SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of southwest Oregon, including the following areas, Curry County Coast, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and South Central Oregon Coast. * From late tonight through late Monday night * Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected tonight through Tuesday morning resulting in storm total rainfall amounts of 3 to 9 inches across Coos and Curry counties and much of Josephine County. Recent significant snowfall in the mountains is also expected to melt as snow levels rise in the 5,000 to 6,000 foot range, increasing run-off across the area. * Small streams and creeks could reach bankful or even flood during this time period and urban areas could see significant ponding water in low lying areas and areas with poor drainage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ CAZ080-310945- /O.CON.KMFR.FA.A.0002.210131T1200Z-210202T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Happy Camp, Somes Bar, Callahan, and Seiad Valley 139 PM PST Sat Jan 30 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM EARLY SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northern California, including the following area, Western Siskiyou County. * From late tonight through late Monday night * Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected tonight through Tuesday morning resulting in storm total rainfall amounts of 2 to 6 inches across much of western Siskiyou County near, over, and west of the Marble Mountains. Recent significant snowfall in the mountains is also expected to melt as snow levels rise in the 5,000 to 6,000 foot range, increasing run-off across the area. * Small streams and creeks could reach bankful or even flood during this time period and urban areas could see significant ponding water in low lying areas and areas with poor drainage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ BTL
246 WGUS66 KMFR 310932 FFAMFR Flood Watch National Weather Service Medford OR 132 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021 .Heavy rainfall is likely on the existing snowpack in this area resulting in increased run-off from the combination of heavy rainfall and snow melt. Flows in streams, creeks, and rivers are expected to increase quickly and near critical levels. ORZ021-022-024-311745- /O.CON.KMFR.FA.A.0002.210131T1200Z-210202T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the cities of Merlin, Sunny Valley, Pistol River, Coos Bay, Gold Beach, Myrtle Point, Brookings, Williams, Selma, North Bend, Coquille, Grants Pass, Sixes, Obrien, Harbor, Ophir, Port Orford, Powers, Galice, Cave Junction, Reedsport, Lakeside, Takilma, Kerby, Langlois, and Agness 132 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of southwest Oregon, including the following areas, Curry County Coast, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and South Central Oregon Coast. * Through late Monday night * Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected through Tuesday morning resulting in storm total rainfall amounts of 3 to 9 inches across Coos and Curry counties and 2 to 6 inches across Josephine County. Recent significant snowfall in the mountains is also expected to melt as snow levels rise in the 5,000 to 6,000 foot range, increasing run-off across the area. * Small streams and creeks could reach bankful or even flood during this time period and urban areas could see significant ponding water in low lying areas and areas with poor drainage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ CAZ080-311745- /O.CON.KMFR.FA.A.0002.210131T1200Z-210202T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Happy Camp, Somes Bar, Callahan, and Seiad Valley 132 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northern California, including the following area, Western Siskiyou County. * Through late Monday night * Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected through Tuesday morning resulting in storm total rainfall amounts of 2 to 6 inches across much of western Siskiyou County near, over, and west of the Marble Mountains. Recent significant snowfall in the mountains is also expected to melt as snow levels rise in the 5,000 to 6,000 foot range, increasing run-off across the area. * Small streams and creeks could reach bankful or even flood during this time period and urban areas could see significant ponding water in low lying areas and areas with poor drainage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ CC
532 WGUS66 KMFR 311654 FFAMFR Flood Watch National Weather Service Medford OR 854 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021 .Heavy rainfall on existing snowpack will result in increased run-off from the combination of heavy rainfall and snow melt. Flows in streams, creeks, and rivers are expected to increase quickly and near critical levels. ORZ021-022-024-010600- /O.CON.KMFR.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the cities of Merlin, Sunny Valley, Pistol River, Coos Bay, Gold Beach, Myrtle Point, Brookings, Williams, Selma, North Bend, Coquille, Grants Pass, Sixes, Obrien, Harbor, Ophir, Port Orford, Powers, Galice, Cave Junction, Reedsport, Lakeside, Takilma, Kerby, Langlois, and Agness 854 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 4 AM PST TUESDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of southwest Oregon, including the following areas, Curry County Coast, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and South Central Oregon Coast. * Through late Monday night * Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected through Tuesday morning resulting in storm total rainfall amounts of 5 to 9 inches across Curry County, 3 to 7 inches across Coos County, and 2 to 8 inches across Josephine County. Recent significant snowfall in the mountains is also expected to melt substantially as snow levels rise into the 5,000 to 6,000 foot range, increasing run-off across the area. * Small streams and creeks could reach bankful or even flood during this time period and urban areas could see significant ponding water in low lying areas and areas with poor drainage. Currently there is concern that the South Fork of the Coquille River at Myrtle Point and the Coquille River at Coquille could peak between Action Stage and Flood Stage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ CAZ080-010600- /O.CON.KMFR.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Happy Camp, Somes Bar, Callahan, and Seiad Valley 854 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 4 AM PST TUESDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northern California, including the following area, Western Siskiyou County. * Through late Monday night * Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected through Tuesday morning resulting in storm total rainfall amounts of 2 to as much as 6 inches across much of western Siskiyou County near, over portions of, and west of the Marble Mountains. Recent significant snowfall in the mountains below 6,000 foot elevations is expected to receive rain on it as snow levels rise into the 5,000 to 6,000 foot range, increasing run-off across the area. Areas below 5,000 foot elevations are expected to see significant melting of the snowpack. * Small streams and creeks could reach bankful or even flood during this time period. Areas with poor drainage could see significant ponding of water in low lying areas. No main stem river flooding is expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ BTL
059 WGUS66 KMFR 312020 RRA FFAMFR Flood Watch National Weather Service Medford OR 1220 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021 .Heavy rainfall on existing snowpack will result in increased run-off from the combination of heavy rainfall and snow melt. Flows in streams, creeks, and rivers are expected to increase quickly and near critical levels. ORZ021-022-024-010430- /O.CON.KMFR.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the cities of Merlin, Sunny Valley, Pistol River, Coos Bay, Gold Beach, Myrtle Point, Brookings, Williams, Selma, North Bend, Coquille, Grants Pass, Sixes, Obrien, Harbor, Ophir, Port Orford, Powers, Galice, Cave Junction, Reedsport, Lakeside, Takilma, Kerby, Langlois, and Agness 1220 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 4 AM PST TUESDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of southwest Oregon, including the following areas, Curry County Coast, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and South Central Oregon Coast. * Through late Monday night * Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected through Tuesday morning resulting in storm total rainfall amounts of 5 to 9 inches across Curry County, 3 to 7 inches across Coos County, and 2 to 8 inches across Josephine County. Recent significant snowfall in the mountains is also expected to melt substantially as snow levels rise into the 5,000 to 6,000 foot range, increasing run-off across the area. * Small streams and creeks could reach bankful or even flood during this time period and urban areas could see significant ponding water in low lying areas and areas with poor drainage. Currently there is concern that the South Fork of the Coquille River at Myrtle Point could peak at Minor Flood Stage and that the South Fork of the Coquille at Powers and the Coquille River at Coquille could peak between Action Stage and Flood Stage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ CAZ080-010430- /O.CON.KMFR.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Happy Camp, Somes Bar, Callahan, and Seiad Valley 1220 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 4 AM PST TUESDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northern California, including the following area, Western Siskiyou County. * Through late Monday night * Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected through Tuesday morning resulting in storm total rainfall amounts of 2 to as much as 6 inches across much of western Siskiyou County near, over portions of, and west of the Marble Mountains. Recent significant snowfall in the mountains below 6,000 foot elevations is expected to receive rain on it as snow levels rise into the 5,000 to 6,000 foot range, increasing run-off across the area. Areas below 5,000 foot elevations are expected to see significant melting of the snowpack. * Small streams and creeks could reach bankful or even flood during this time period. Areas with poor drainage could see significant ponding of water in low lying areas. No main stem river flooding is expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ BTL
786 WGUS66 KMFR 010348 FFAMFR Flood Watch National Weather Service Medford OR 748 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021 .Heavy rainfall on existing snowpack will result in increased run-off from the combination of heavy rainfall and snow melt. Flows in streams, creeks, and rivers are expected to increase quickly and near critical levels. ORZ021-022-024-011415- /O.CON.KMFR.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the cities of Merlin, Sunny Valley, Pistol River, Coos Bay, Gold Beach, Myrtle Point, Brookings, Williams, Selma, North Bend, Coquille, Grants Pass, Sixes, Obrien, Harbor, Ophir, Port Orford, Powers, Galice, Cave Junction, Reedsport, Lakeside, Takilma, Kerby, Langlois, and Agness 748 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of southwest Oregon, including the following areas, Curry County Coast, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and South Central Oregon Coast. * Through late Monday night * Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected through Tuesday morning resulting in additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 6 inches across Curry County, 2 to 4 inches across Coos County, and 2 to 5 inches across Josephine County. Recent significant snowfall in the mountains is also expected to melt substantially as snow levels rise into the 5,000 to 6,000 foot range, increasing run-off across the area. * Small streams and creeks could reach bankful or even flood during this time period and urban areas could see significant ponding water in low lying areas and areas with poor drainage. Currently there is concern that the South Fork of the Coquille River at Myrtle Point could peak at Minor Flood Stage and that the South Fork of the Coquille at Powers and the Coquille River at Coquille could peak between Action Stage and Flood Stage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ CAZ080-011415- /O.CON.KMFR.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Happy Camp, Somes Bar, Callahan, and Seiad Valley 748 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northern California, including the following area, Western Siskiyou County. * Through late Monday night * Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected through Tuesday morning resulting in additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches across much of western Siskiyou County near, over portions of, and west of the Marble Mountains. Recent significant snowfall in the mountains below 6,000 foot elevations is expected to receive rain on it as snow levels rise into the 5,000 to 6,000 foot range, increasing run-off across the area. Areas below 5,000 foot elevations are expected to see significant melting of the snowpack. * Small streams and creeks could reach bankful or even flood during this time period. Areas with poor drainage could see significant ponding of water in low lying areas. No main stem river flooding is expected at this time. Land slides and rock falls will be possible during this time of moderate to heavy rain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ BR-y
492 WGUS66 KMFR 011447 FFAMFR Flood Watch National Weather Service Medford OR 647 AM PST Mon Feb 1 2021 .Heavy rain combined with snow melt may allow area streams and creeks to increase quickly and reach critical levels. ORZ021-022-024-012300- /O.CON.KMFR.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the cities of Merlin, Sunny Valley, Pistol River, Coos Bay, Gold Beach, Myrtle Point, Brookings, Williams, Selma, North Bend, Coquille, Grants Pass, Sixes, Obrien, Harbor, Ophir, Port Orford, Powers, Galice, Cave Junction, Reedsport, Lakeside, Takilma, Kerby, Langlois, and Agness 647 AM PST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of southwest Oregon, including the following areas, Curry County Coast, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and South Central Oregon Coast. * Through late tonight * Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected today and tonight resulting in additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches across Curry County and 1.5 to 3 inches across Coos and Josephine Counties. This rain, combined with recent heavy rains and some snowmelt is expected to bring quick rises on area streams and creeks. * Small streams and creeks could reach bankfull or even flood during this time period and urban areas could see significant ponding water in low lying areas and areas with poor drainage. Currently there is concern that the South Fork of the Coquille River at Myrtle Point could peak at Minor Flood Stage and that the South Fork of the Coquille at Powers and the Coquille River at Coquille could peak near Action Stage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ CAZ080-012300- /O.CON.KMFR.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Western Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Happy Camp, Somes Bar, Callahan, and Seiad Valley 647 AM PST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northern California, including the following area, Western Siskiyou County. * Through late tonight * Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected today and tonight resulting in additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 3 inches across western Siskiyou County. This rain, combined with recent heavy rains and some snowmelt is expected to bring quick rise on areas streams and creeks. * Small streams and creeks could reach bankfull or even flood during this time period. Areas with poor drainage could see significant ponding of water in low lying areas. No main stem river flooding is expected at this time. Land slides and rock falls will be possible during this time of moderate to heavy rain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. && $$ CC
754 WGUS66 KMFR 011732 FFAMFR Flood Watch National Weather Service Medford OR 932 AM PST Mon Feb 1 2021 CAZ080-ORZ021-022-024-011845- /O.CAN.KMFR.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Western Siskiyou County-South Central Oregon Coast-Curry County Coast-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County- Including the cities of Merlin, Sunny Valley, Pistol River, Coos Bay, Gold Beach, Myrtle Point, Brookings, Somes Bar, Williams, Selma, North Bend, Coquille, Grants Pass, Sixes, Obrien, Harbor, Ophir, Port Orford, Powers, Galice, Cave Junction, Seiad Valley, Lakeside, Reedsport, Takilma, Happy Camp, Kerby, Callahan, Langlois, and Agness 932 AM PST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...AREAL FLOOD WATCH HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH AN URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY... The Areal Flood Watch for portions of northern California and southwest Oregon, including the following areas, in northern California, Western Siskiyou County and in southwest Oregon, Curry County Coast, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and South Central Oregon Coast has been replaced with an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory. $$
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Everything else NWS Medford, OR issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
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| Jan 30, 9:26 AM PST | Small Craft Advisory | MFR | 4 days | |
| Jan 30, 2:18 PM PST | Gale Warning | MFR | 24 hr | |
| Jan 30, 3:47 PM PST | High Wind Warning | MFR | Klamath, Lake | 55 hr |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.