The National Weather Service (NWS) in Medford, Oregon, is warning residents that the incoming atmospheric river could stall across the region, leading to a prolonged period of moderate to heavy rainfall. The highest amounts are expected in Curry County, with a potential threat that the Coquille River at Coquille could reach a minor flood stage.
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit off the coast of Oregon, U.S. at 20:15 UTC on October 30, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
A very bright fireball lit up the skies over the western United States at 05:46 UTC on September 24, 2024, and was seen from California to Washington.
A late-season atmospheric river event is set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the Pacific Northwest starting Sunday, June 2, 2024. The weather system is expected to impact several regions, including the Cascades and the Seattle metro area, with potential flooding and significant rainfall.
A strong atmospheric river, predicted to hit the Pacific Northwest on June 2, 2024, is expected to bring heavy rainfall and potential flooding, particularly affecting coastal and mountainous regions. The event may last over 48 hours, posing significant flood risks.
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M5.7 hit off the coast of Oregon, U.S. at 03:23 UTC on March 27, 2024 (20:23 LT, March 26). The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).
A powerful atmospheric river has brought record-breaking rainfall to Washington and Oregon, causing widespread flooding and two fatalities as of December 5. The National Weather Service forecasts the storms to continue until December 7. Notable impacts include record river levels, such as the Stillaguamish River reaching a historic 6.50 m (21.34 feet), and extensive property damage across both states.
A series of atmospheric rivers are slated to affect the Pacific Northwest, starting today and lasting until Monday. The most intense activity is forecasted for Sunday, October 15, 2023, with the potential for strong atmospheric conditions in coastal Oregon.
There is high confidence in a dangerous heat wave in the Pacific Northwest, with locations in the interior valleys and lower elevations of western Oregon facing one of their hottest five-day stretches on record (by average temperature), with above 38 °C (100 °F) highs likely.
At least 5 people were killed as a deep and fast-moving storm system brought flooding and landslides to California and Oregon, U.S. over the past couple of days. The event took place just days after a massive winter storm caused severe blizzard conditions and left more than 50 people dead.
