Flooding Concerns, Jan. 11

National Weather Service (NWS) alert.  …Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Oregon… South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point affecting Coos COUNTY… Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County… PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Do not drive through flooded areas or roads. The water may be too deep or there may be unseen damage to the roadway. For the latest river stages and forecasts, visit our web page at www.weather.gov/medford or listen to noaa weather radio.  …Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity… The Flood Warning continues for the Coquille River at Coquille. * At 5:30 PM Monday the stage was 20.6 feet. * Flood Stage is 21.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Impact…At 24.0 feet…Homes and roads are threatened in low-lying areas along and near the Coquille River. Expect significant widespread flooding throughout the Coquille River estuary to Myrtle Point. ..Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity… The Flood Warning continues for the South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point. * From Tuesday evening to late Wednesday evening. * At 5:15 PM Monday the stage was 29.8 feet. * Flood Stage is 33.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Impact…At 35.0 feet…Expect flooding along some sections of Highway 42 downstream from Myrtle Point and along the highway to Powers. Widespread flooding of agricultural land can be expected.