…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon…
Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County.
For the Coquille River…including Coquille…Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast. The river is beginning to rise
again and will reach minor flooding by 7PM. Minor flooding
persists into Sunday afternoon. The river is expected to crest
near 22.6 feet late Saturday afternoon and evening.
* WHERE…Coquille River at Coquille.
* WHEN…Until late Monday evening.
* IMPACTS…At 23.0 feet, Some farm buildings may be threatened and
roads covered in low areas by rising water. Expect widespread
flooding throughout the Coquille River floodplain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 1:45 PM PST Friday the stage was 19.8 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 22.6 feet tomorrow evening.
– Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
22.8 feet on 02/24/1986.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
