Eastern Curry County & Josephine County storm history

The Rum Creek Wildfire was started by lightning around 1700 PST on 08/17/22. As of 0530 PST on 09/01/22, the fire covered 14940 acres and was 1 percent contained. 3 structures were lost, and 14.6 million dollars had been spent on firefighting activities. 1 firefighter was killed …

Spotter reports: Selma, 7.0 inches of snow at 02/0743 PST; 1W Williams, 8.5 inches of snow at 02/0842 PST; 5NNW Wilderville, 5.0 inches of snow at 02/0837 PST; 5NNE Selma, 7.0 inches of snow overnight, as of 02/0853 PST; Selma, 7.5 inches of snow at 02/0941 PST; 4W Merlin, 11.0 i…

The Moon Complex Wildfire was discovered on September 3rd. The fire started 11 miles northeast of Glendale in Curry County, Oregon. The fire was caused by lightning. As of 530 AM PST on September 30th, it had burned 18,316 acres, was 10% contained, 1 structure had been destroyed,…

The Kelsey Peak Wildfire was discovered on September 3rd. The fire started 14 miles west of Glendale in Curry County, Oregon and burned into Josephine County, Oregon. The fire was caused by lightning. As of 530 AM PST on September 18th, it had burned 1,039 acres, was 100% contain…

The Moon Complex Wildfire was discovered on September 3rd. The fire started 11 miles northeast of Glendale in Curry County, Oregon. The fire was caused by lightning. As of 530 AM PST on September 30th, it had burned 18,316 acres, was 10% contained, 1 structure had been destroyed,…

The Board Shanty Wildfire was discovered on July 17th. The fire started 1 mile southeast of Grants Pass in Josephine County, Oregon. The cause of the fire is unknown. As of 530 AM PST on July 27th, it had burned 469 acres, was 100% contained, no structures had been destroyed, and…

The National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 4 to 10 inches at elevations below 3000 feet. Reports in the zone included 4 inches 1 mile SSE Murphy, and 7 inches at 2 miles SSW O'Brien.

Persistent high pressure brought excessive heat to Eastern Curry County and Josephine County for 6 consecutive days from July 4th through July 9th, and again on July 13th. Advisory level conditions occurred on July 10th through 12th. During the excessive heat, low temperatures we…

Low temperatures recorded included: 30 at East Cave Junction, 30 at Selma, 28 at Illinois Valley Airport, 30 at Takilma, 32 at Applegate, 29 at Provolt Seed Orchard, 32 at Fruit Heights, 32 at Grants Pass Airport, 29 at East Merlin, 32 at FW86146 Grants Pass, and 30 at Wildervill…

Low temperatures recorded included: 29 at Illinois Valley Airport, 30 at Takilma, 30 at Provolt Seed Orchard, and 32 at East Merlin.

Low temperatures recorded included: 32 in FW8614 Grants Pass, 32 at Wilderville, 31 at Upper River Road, and 30 at Provolt Seed Orchard.

Storm total snowfall ranged from 2 to 22 inches. This included reports of 6 inches at 2 ENE Murphy, 12 inches at 2 WSW O'Brien, 14.2 inches at 3 NNE Williams, 15.5 inches at 0.4 ENE Cave Junction, and 22 inches at 1 W Williams.

National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 5 to 26 inches at elevations above 2500 feet. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 0.61 inches at Calvert Peak, 1.75 inches at East Cave Junction, and 3.62 inches at Sexton Summit.

National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 8 to 24 inches at elevations above 2500 feet. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 1.13 inches at Quail Prairie, 0.88 inches at Calvert Peak, and 2.04 inches at East Cave Junction.

Quail Prairie reported peak winds of 37 mph with gusts to 70 mph.

National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 1 to 8 inches at elevations above 2000 feet. Precipitation amounts ranged from 0.47 to 1.25 inches.

National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 3 to 8 inches at elevations above 2000 feet. Precipitation amounts in the zone ranged from 0.56 to 0.87 inches.

On the evening of August 15, 2023, the Six Rivers National Forest experienced approximately 150 lightning strikes, which triggered the outbreak of wildfires. There were at least 27 confirmed fires as a result of the lightning strikes Out of 27 confirmed fires, 12 were located on …

Low temperatures ranged from 28 to 35. It was the first hard freeze of the season for the Illinois, Applegate, and Rogue valleys in Josephine County, and eastern Curry County. This includes Grants Pass, Agness, Murphy, Provolt, Merlin, and Cave Junction.

On the evening of August 15, 2023, the Six Rivers National Forest experienced approximately 150 lightning strikes, which triggered the outbreak of wildfires. There were at least 27 confirmed fires as a result of the lightning strikes Out of 27 confirmed fires, 12 were located on …

The Flat wildfire started at 16:00 PST on 07/15/23. Humans caused the fire. The fire is located 2 miles southeast of Agness. As of 0530 PDT on 10/20/23, the fire covered 34,242 acres and was 100 percent contained. 2 structures had been lost, and 73.0 million dollars had been spen…

The Flat wildfire started at 16:00 PST on 07/15/23. Humans caused the fire. The fire is located 2 miles southeast of Agness. As of 0530 PDT on 10/02/23, the fire covered 34,232 acres and was 88 percent contained. 2 structures had been lost, and 71.9 million dollars had been spent…

On the evening of August 15, 2023, the Six Rivers National Forest experienced approximately 150 lightning strikes, which triggered the outbreak of wildfires. There were at least 27 confirmed fires as a result of the lightning strikes Out of 27 confirmed fires, 12 were located on …

On the evening of August 15, 2023, the Six Rivers National Forest experienced approximately 150 lightning strikes, which triggered the outbreak of wildfires. There were at least 27 confirmed fires as a result of the lightning strikes Out of 27 confirmed fires, 12 were located on …

On 08/13/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 51 to 60 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 100 to 106 degrees. On 08/14/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 54 to 65 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 104 to 112 degrees. On 08/15/23, reported lo…

The Flat wildfire started at 16:00 PST on 07/15/23. Humans caused the fire. The fire is located 2 miles southeast of Agness. As of 0530 PDT on 09/01/23, the fire covered 34,242 acres and was 58 percent contained. 2 structures had been lost, and 62.7 million dollars had been spent…

The Flat wildfire started at 16:00 PST on 07/15/23. Humans caused the fire. As of 0530 PDT on 08/01/23, the fire covered 25,572 acres and was 14 percent contained. 1 structure had been lost, and 30.3 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.

Freezing low temperatures in Josephine County included: East Merlin 32. Provolt Seed Orchard 29, Murphy Creek 32, Takilma-Micro 29, Illinois Valley Airport 28, K3S4 Illinois Valley 28, and Selma 32.

Freezing low temperatures in Josephine County included: Grants Pass Parkside School 31, Wilderville 30, FW8614 Grants Pass 30, East Merlin 29. Grants Pass Airport 32, Fruit Heights 32, Merlin 31, Provolt Seed Orchard 27, Murphy Creek 29, Takilma-Micro 26, Illinois Valley Airport …

Freezing low temperatures in Josephine County included: Grants Pass Parkside School 28, Wilderville 28, FW8614 Grants Pass 28, East Merlin 26. Grants Pass Airport 27, Fruit Heights 27, Merlin 27, Provolt Seed Orchard 26, Murphy Creek 26, Takilma-Micro 26, Illinois Valley Airport …

National gridded snowfall analysis indicated 4 to 13 inches of snow at elevations above 2500 feet.

National gridded snowfall analysis indicated 1 to 6 inches of snow at valley elevations above 1500 feet, including 5 inches measured at Selma. But, 5 to 18 inches were indicated in the surrounding foothills and mountains.

National gridded snowfall analysis indicated 4 to 17 inches of snow at elevations above 2500 feet.

National gridded snowfall analysis indicated 1 to 8 inches of snow at elevations above 1500 feet. This includes a report of 7 inches at O'Brien.

National gridded snowfall analysis indicated 2 to 8 inches of snow at elevations above 1500 feet.

The national gridded snowfall analysis indicated snowfall of 8 to 18 inches, except 15 to 30 inches at higher elevations.

The national gridded snowfall analysis indicated 2 to 8 inches of snow across the zone. Amounts were highest in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness.

The national gridded snowfall analysis indicated 2 to 6 inches of snow in valleys and 5 to 10 inches of snow in the surrounding mountains.

National gridded snowfall analysis indicated 2 to 6 inches of snow at elevations above 1500 feet but below 2500 feet. Also, 6 to 12 inches of snow at elevations above 2500 feet.

Reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 27 to 35 degrees.

Reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 30 to 37 degrees.

The Rum Creek Wildfire was started by lightning around 1700 PST on 08/17/22. As of the last report at 0530 PST on 09/30/22, the fire covered 21347 acres and was 100 percent contained. 8 structures were lost, and 55.2 million dollars had been spent on firefighting activities. 1 fi…

On 07/25/22, reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 53 to 66 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 91 to 106 degrees. On 07/26/22, reported low temperatures ranged from 57 to 73 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 91 to 106 degrees. On 07/27/22, …

Reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 31 to 39 degrees.

Reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 29 to 38 degrees.

Reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 29 to 39 degrees.

A spotter 2SW OBrien reported 10.1 inches of snow in 24 hours ending at 26/0700 PST with a storm total of 16.0 inches in 48 hours ending at 27/0600 PST. A spotter 2SSW OBrien reported 7.0 inches of snow in 24 hours ending at 26/0700 PST. A spotter 9.5W Grants Pass reported 8.2 in…

A spotter 5NNE Selma at elevation 1170 feet reported 5.0 inches of snow in 12 hours ending at 15/1457 PST.

ODOT reported 4.0 inches of snow in 12 hours ending at 13/1700 PST on Sexton Summit Pass on Interstate 5 at an elevation of 1936 feet. ODOT reported 6.0 inches of snow in 12 hours ending at 13/1700 PST on Hayes Hill on US Highway 199 at an elevation of 1598 feet.

Reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 25 to 32 degrees.