National Weather ServiceOregonFlood WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Watches in Oregon
The National Weather Service issued 22 flood watches for Oregon in 2025 and 20 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 26th most of any state. 2026 through September: 10, 23% below the average of 13 for those months in 2008-2025. South Central Oregon Coast was covered most often (135 times since 2008).
How many flood watches does Oregon get?
Every flood watch that covered part of Oregon. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 10 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2012 | 64 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2008 | 12 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Oregon get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Oregon?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Oregon Coast | 135 | 22 | February 24, 2026 |
| Central Douglas County | 70 | 11 | February 24, 2026 |
| Curry County Coast | 69 | 13 | February 24, 2026 |
| Eastern Curry County and Josephine County | 64 | 10 | February 24, 2026 |
| Central Willamette Valley | 49 | 3 | January 28, 2024 |
| North Oregon Coast | 48 | 2 | December 10, 2023 |
| Coast Range of Northwest Oregon | 48 | 3 | December 10, 2023 |
| Greater Portland Metro Area | 45 | 3 | January 28, 2024 |
| South Willamette Valley | 36 | 3 | January 28, 2024 |
| Central Oregon Coast | 36 | 1 | December 1, 2023 |
| Central Coast Range of Western Oregon | 36 | 2 | December 1, 2023 |
| Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills | 35 | 2 | December 1, 2023 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a flood watch?
A flood watch means conditions may lead to flooding in the coming day or days; it is not yet happening. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in Oregon.