Flooding on Coquille River, Nov. 24

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a * Flood Watch for the South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point. * from Friday afternoon to Saturday morning. * At 1:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 17.6 feet. * Minor flooding is possible. * Flood Stage is 33.0 feet. * Forecast…Flood Stage may be reached Friday afternoon.  The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Oregon… Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County… South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point affecting Coos County… .Heavy rains will cause river stages to rise in the Coquille Basin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Landslides and debris flows are possible during this event. Areas below steep slopes and in canyons are at risk from landslides. Do not drive through flooded areas or roads. The water may be too deep or there may be unseen damage to the roadway. A Flood Watch means that flooding is possible but not imminent in the watch area. Prepare to take immediate action if flooding is observed
or a warning is issued.