Flood — Coos, Oregon

2014-12-21 to 2014-12-22 · near Myrtle Pt, Coos, Oregon

Event narrative

The North Fork of the Coquille River at Myrtle Point exceeded the minor flood stage of 35.0 feet at 21/1245 PST, exceeded the moderate flood stage of 36.0 feet at 21/1415 PST and exceeded the major flood stage of 37.0 feet at 21/1545 PST. The river crested at 38.39 feet at 21/2045 PST. The river dropped below major flood stage at 22/0300 PST, dropped below moderate flood stage at 22/0615 PST, and dropped below minor flood stage at 22/0945 PST.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rain brought flooding to several rivers in southwest Oregon.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 545925. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.