High Wind — Central Oregon Coast, Oregon

2020-12-21 · Central Oregon Coast, Oregon

Event narrative

The Yaquina Bridge sensor (ODT38) measured winds of 50 mph gusting to 61 mph. The

Pacific City sensor (AT297) measured winds of 40 mph gusting to 68 mph, and the

Lincoln City/Roads End sensor (F0047) measured winds of 41 mph gusting to 54 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 934433. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.