Headline:
Flood Watch issued November 22 at 5:19PM PST until November 23 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
November 22, 2024 - 5:19pm
Expires:
November 23, 2024 - 4:00am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Oregon...
Coquille River at Coquille affecting South Central Oregon Coast
zone.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Coquille River at Coquille.
* WHEN...From this evening to Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Expect some slight pasture flooding in
low-lying areas along and near the Coquille River. Cattle and
other farm animals which graze on the floodplain may be impacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:45 PM PST Friday the stage was 19.5 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest
forecast information. Current forecasts show the river rising
to around 20.7 feet by Saturday morning just below flood
stage, then slowly falling to around 20 feet by Saturday
evening.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
late tonight at 400 AM PST.
Area Description:
South Central Oregon Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR