Flood Warning
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Portland OR
620 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Oregon...
Siletz River at Siletz affecting Lincoln County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by 11 AM WednesdayWednesday
morning at 1100 AM PST.
&&
ORC041-101900-
/O.EXT.KPQR.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-251210T1846Z/
/SILO3.2.ER.251209T2109Z.251210T0600Z.251210T1246Z.NO/
620 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Siletz River at Siletz.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...Above 20.0 feet, expect widespread flooding downstream.
Increased flooding can be expected in the housing development
downstream from Mack Landing. Numerous private roads and a trailer
park between mile post 2.5 and mile post 5 near Sunset Landing to
Coyote Rock are flooded. Flooding may be exacerbated during high
tide.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:30 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 18.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:30 PM PST Tuesday was 18.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 20.4 feet late this evening. It will fall
below flood stage late tonight.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4489 12398 4489 12390 4485 12393 4481 12390
4480 12389 4475 12389 4475 12379 4471 12379
4471 12395 4478 12395 4480 12402
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Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
209 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
PZZ253-101415-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-251210T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0146.251210T1200Z-251211T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
209 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 12 to 15 ft at 14 seconds and
southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the
Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 12 ft at 13 seconds and south
winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR
out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST Wednesday. Small Craft
Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
212 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
PZZ350-370-101115-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-251210T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
212 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 9 to 13 ft at 12 seconds.
* WHERE...All areas north of Cape Blanco.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
damage smaller vessels.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.
&&
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Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
212 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
PZZ356-376-100900-
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0108.000000T0000Z-251210T0900Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
212 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 9 to 10 ft at 12 to 14 seconds.
* WHERE...All areas between Cape Blanco and Pt. St. George.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
damage smaller vessels.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
209 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
PZZ253-101415-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-251210T1200Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0146.251210T1200Z-251211T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
209 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 12 to 15 ft at 14 seconds and
southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the
Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 12 ft at 13 seconds and south
winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR
out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Gale Warning, until 4 AM PST Wednesday. Small Craft
Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
209 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
PZZ271>273-101415-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0145.000000T0000Z-251211T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
209 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 10 to 14 ft at 14 seconds and southwest winds 20
to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from
10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
348 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
ORZ104>115-123-WAZ202>208-101800-
/O.NEW.KPQR.WI.Y.0005.251209T2348Z-251211T0600Z/
North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands-Central Oregon Coast Range
Lowlands-North Oregon Coast Range-Central Oregon Coast Range-
Lower Columbia River-Tualatin Valley-Portland West Hills and
Chehalem Mountain-Inner Portland Metro-East Portland Metro-Outer
Southeast Portland Metro-West Central Willamette Valley-East
Central Willamette Valley-Clackamas County Cascade Foothills-
Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands-Willapa Hills-Cowlitz County
Lowlands-North Clark County Lowlands-Inner Vancouver Metro-East
Clark County Lowlands-South Washington Cascade Foothills-
Including the cities of Brightwood, Dallas, Vancouver, Wilson
River Summit, Salem, Sunset Summit, Keizer, Stayton, Sellwood,
Mary`s Peak, Silverton, Grand Ronde Indian Reservation, Rosburg,
Kalama, Ridgefield, Eagle Creek, Hillsboro, Horton, Cherryville,
Castle Rock, Fairview, McMinnville, Molalla, Sandy, Toutle,
Woodland, Hoskins, Alma, Happy Valley, Amboy, Knappa, Lake
Merwin, Clatskanie, Skyline Drive, Sylvan Hill, Willapa,
Woodburn, Chehalem Mountain, Glenwood, Tigard, Yacolt, Cathlamet,
Brush Prairie, Rockcreek, Lake Oswego, Grand Ronde, La Center,
Battle Ground, Estacada, Rhododendron, Monmouth, Alsea, Valsetz,
Hockinson, Longview, Washougal, Sherwood, Necanicum, Scappoose,
Camas, Gresham, Vernonia, Mapleton, Forest Grove, Brooklyn,
Kelso, Evergreen, Jewell, Salmon Creek, St. Helens, Welches,
Oregon City, Wilsonville, Newberg, Portland, Troutdale, Lebam,
Rainier, Boring, and Sheridan
348 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with peak gusts up to 25 to 30
mph for interior lowland valleys, and 35 to 45 mph for higher
terrain.
* WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Northern and Central
Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Willapa Hills and
Adjacent River Valleys of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, Lower
Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Central Willamette
Valley, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, and South Washington
Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds combined with very saturated soils will
increase the chances for downed trees and possible power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are not expected to gust at peak
intensity for the entire duration of the advisory. Impacts are
more likely where the highest wind gusts occur. High confidence in
at least isolated to scattered wind related impacts, however the
exact locations are uncertain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects such as garbage cans and
other objects that can easily blow around.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/portland
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
115 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
ORZ030-031-100600-
/O.CON.KMFR.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-251210T0600Z/
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the following locations...Paisley and Valley Falls
115 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Lake County and eastern Klamath County including Winter
Rim and Highway 31 from Silver Lake to Valley Falls, including
Summer Lake.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
AH
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1121 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
CAZ101-103-104-109-102300-
/O.NEW.KEKA.BH.S.0023.251211T1800Z-251212T0300Z/
Coastal Del Norte-Northern Humboldt Coast-Southwestern Humboldt-
Mendocino Coast-
1121 AM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast,
Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. .
* IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach
without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks,
jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large
objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Don`t be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. There can be
30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. Avoid
rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back
from the water and never turn your back on the ocean.
&&
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Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Portland OR
356 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
ORZ101>117-119>124-126-127-WAZ201>211-100800-
/O.CON.KPQR.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-251212T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Clatsop County Coast-Tillamook County Coast-Central Coast of
Oregon-North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands-Central Oregon Coast
Range Lowlands-North Oregon Coast Range-Central Oregon Coast
Range-Lower Columbia River-Tualatin Valley-Portland West Hills
and Chehalem Mountain-Inner Portland Metro-East Portland Metro-
Outer Southeast Portland Metro-West Central Willamette Valley-
East Central Willamette Valley-Benton County Lowlands-Linn County
Lowlands-West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft-West
Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor-Upper Hood River Valley-
Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor-Clackamas County
Cascade Foothills-Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties-
North Oregon Cascades-Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties-South
Washington Coast-Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands-Willapa Hills-
Cowlitz County Lowlands-North Clark County Lowlands-Inner
Vancouver Metro-East Clark County Lowlands-South Washington
Cascade Foothills-West Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor-
Central Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor-South Washington
Cascades-
Including the cities of Sellwood, Portland, Tigard, Florence,
Kelso, Willapa, Detroit, Battle Ground, Rainier, Brightwood,
Underwood, Bennett Pass, Rhododendron, Mary`s Peak, Bonneville,
Scappoose, Sandy, McKenzie Pass, Oregon City, Amboy, Lost Lake,
Vancouver, Brooklyn, Monroe, Newberg, Cascade Locks, Sylvan Hill,
Sunset Summit, Sherwood, Rooster Rock, Troutdale, Lake Merwin,
Waldport, Lake Oswego, Estacada, Carson, Albany, Yacolt,
Parkdale, Lebanon, Keizer, Naselle, Happy Valley, Grand Ronde
Indian Reservation, Santiam Junction, Corbett, Hoskins, Rockaway
Beach, Ridgefield, Salmon Creek, Cherryville, Warrenton, Dallas,
Multnomah Falls, Alma, Camas, Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Rockcreek,
Government Camp, Ocean Park, Washougal, Salem, Manzanita,
Stevenson, Philomath, Stayton, Cathlamet, Skyline Drive, Eagle
Creek, Timothy Lake, Woodland, Evergreen, Mt. St. Helens,
Neskowin, Castle Rock, Molalla, Horton, Mapleton, Gresham, Hood
River, Wyeth, Breitenbush Springs, Tombstone Summit, Odell,
Kalama, Seaside, Silver Falls, Lebam, Welches, Brush Prairie,
Clatskanie, Sheridan, Cannon Beach, Fairview, Glenwood, Lincoln
City, Woodburn, Larch Mountain, Necanicum, Pacific City, Newport,
Tokeland, Astoria, Longview, Vernonia, Long Beach, Indian Heaven
Wilderness, Hockinson, Toutle, Alsea, Brownsville, Wilsonville,
Rosburg, McMinnville, Monmouth, Valsetz, Wilson River Summit,
North Bonneville, Chehalem Mountain, Tillamook, Mill City, Beacon
Rock SP, Boring, Raymond, Silverton, Knappa, Cape Horn,
Corvallis, St. Helens, Jewell, Grand Ronde, La Center, Santiam
Pass, and Harrisburg
356 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Counties in Oregon: Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia,
Hood River, western portions of Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion,
Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Washington, and Yamhill.
Counties in Washington: Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific, Skamania, and
Wahkiakum.
* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Landslides and debris flows are possible during this flood event.
People, structures, and roads located below steep slopes, in
canyons, and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk
from rapidly moving landslides.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Over the past 24 hours, around 2.5 to 5 inches of rain has
fallen over the north Oregon Cascades, south Washington
Cascades, Willapa Hills, north Oregon Coast Range, south
Washington coast, and northern and central Oregon coast. 1.0
to 3.0 inches of rain has fallen over the Lower Columbia,
Cowlitz Valley, and greater Portland/Vancouver metro. This
will maintain an elevated threat for urban and river
flooding. Additional rainfall of 2.0 to 4.0 inches over the
Cascades and Coastal mountains. Landslides in areas of steep
terrain will be possible due to saturated soils, as well as
debris flows over recently burned areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
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