…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon…
Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County.
For the Coquille River…including Coquille…Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast. The river is receding, but it’s
expected top rise again late tonight and reach minor flooding by
Friday afternoon. Additional rainfall through the weekend will
cause the river to rise again, and minor flooding persisting into
Sunday afternoon. The river is expected to crest near 22.9 feet
late Saturday afternoon and evening.
* WHERE…Coquille River at Coquille.
* WHEN…Until late Monday evening.
* IMPACTS…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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 9:45 AM PST Thursday the stage was 18.5 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 22.9 feet late Saturday afternoon and
evening.
– Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
22.2 feet on 01/23/1999.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood