Flood in Curry County, Oregon

An Area Flood Warning was issued for Coos and Curry counties, including the Chetco River, at 28/0827 PST, effective from 28/0827 until 29/2015 PST. The Curry Pilot reported that North Bank Chetco River Road was closed by mudslides, isolating 1000-1500 people. Other than that, minor flooding was reported in low-lying areas. However, the Chetco River remained in its banks. The river exceeded action stage (18.5 feet) at 28/1115 PST, crested at 19.02 feet at 28/1215 PST, then dropped below action stage at 28/1430 PST. The river rose above action stage again at 29/0600 PST, crested at 21.44 feet at 29/1130 PST, then dropped below action stage at 29/1645 PST. The Flood Warning was cancelled at 29/1958 PST.

Heavy rain caused widespread flooding over Coos and Curry counties. Most of the flooding was minor, but some structures were inundated and mudslides closed several roads.