A moist atmospheric river will bring periods of very heavy rainfall
to the watch area through Sunday evening before pushing east of the
Cascades Sunday night. Rain amounts of 3 to 6 inches will be common
along the coast and into the Umpqua Basin, with amounts possibly
exceeding 8 inches in the coastal ranges of southern Coos, Curry and
western Josephine counties. Amounts of 1 to 3 inches will be common
south of the Rogue-Umpqua Divide in the Upper Rogue Valley and in
western Siskiyou County. In addition to the heavy rain, some snow
melt could also lead to increased run off and increasing the risk
for flooding.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE…Portions of northern California, including the following
area, Western Siskiyou County and southwest Oregon, including the
following areas, Central Douglas County, Curry County Coast,
Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, Eastern Douglas County
Foothills, Jackson County and South Central Oregon Coast.
* WHEN…Through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood