High Wind — Central Oregon Coast, Oregon

2020-12-19 · Central Oregon Coast, Oregon

Event narrative

Yaquina Bridge sensor (ODT38) was 42 mph gusting to 58 mph and the Yachats sensor (E1135) measured sustained wind of 40 mph gusting to 58 mph.

Wider weather episode

A series of strong Pacific fronts moved across the region bringing high winds to the coast with heavy rain across much of the area. The heavy rains resulted in flooding of some coastal rivers as well as small stream flooding and a debris flow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 934430. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.