Flood — Coos, Oregon

2024-01-13 to 2024-01-14 · near Powers, Coos, Oregon

Event narrative

The South Fork of the Coquille River at Myrtle Point rose above minor flood stage of 33.0 ft at 13/2320 PST, and above moderate flood stage of 35.0 ft at 14/0500 PST, crested at moderate flood stage at 35.22 ft at 14/0750 PST. The river dropped below minor flood stage at 14/2040 PST.

Wider weather episode

A series of slow moving frontal systems brought several days of heavy rain, which caused flooding on the South Fork of the Coquille River at Myrtle Point.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1154219. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.