Flood Warning Issued for Coquille River in Coos County Through Wednesday Night
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Coquille River at Coquille, with minor flooding expected to impact Coos County through late Wednesday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Coos County, Oregon
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Medford OR
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Coos County, Oregon.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Medford, OR has issued a Flood Warning for the Coquille River at Coquille. This alert replaces the previously issued River Flood Watch for the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically affects Coos County, Oregon, with the primary impact zone centered on the Coquille River at Coquille.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are urged to follow safety protocols: "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. The National Weather Service reminds the public that most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Residents should avoid flooded areas and monitor local weather statements for updates.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the area. As of 8:45 AM PST on Tuesday, the river stage was measured at 20.0 feet, which is the bankfull stage. The river is forecast to oscillate around the flood stage, with a predicted maximum value of 21.2 feet late tonight. The official flood stage for the Coquille River at this location is 21.0 feet.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective starting Tuesday evening, February 24, at 11:58 PM PST. The warning is expected to remain in effect until Wednesday, February 25, at 11:39 PM PST. The next official statement from the NWS is scheduled for Tuesday evening at approximately 9:15 PM PST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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