Lincoln County Community Members,
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Siletz River in effect from Thursday, December 18 to Friday, December 19. Current estimates show the Siletz River reaching 24.3 ft this evening, December 18. Additionally, significant rainfall in Lincoln County may cause hazardous conditions in other parts of the county including local flooding and possible landslides.
What – Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where – Siletz River
When – This afternoon to early tomorrow afternoon
Impacts – Above 25.0 feet, expect major flooding, with evacuations of residences and areas along the Siletz River between mile post 2.5 and mile post 5 on State Highway 229 near Sunset Landing downstream to Coyote Rock. Stay tuned to local media sources and law enforcement information for details.
Read the NWS Alert here: iNWS Alert
Additional Details:
At 9:30 AM PST Thursday the stage was 7.9 feet.
Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
Forecast …The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and crest around 24.3 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
Flood stage is 16.0 feet
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
If you live in the area, please take action now to prepare:
Allow for extra driving time, check ODOT Trip Check or 511 before you go in the affected area
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive through flooded areas.
Check on vulnerable neighbors, friends and family that may be affected
Periodically check your property, stream banks, buildings for effects from the storm event
Use sandbags to reroute water away from structures
Stay informed:
Monitor National Weather Service information and updates (website or Facebook)
NWS Watches/Warnings for Lincoln County
Check current conditions page on County EM website
Check specific river levels on County EM Website
Check your Lincoln Alerts profile if you want to receive alerts specifically for the Alsea, Salmon, Siletz, Yachats, and Yaquina rivers co.lincoln.or.us/alerts
Those with addresses in the FEMA flood plains are pre grouped to receive flood notification messages based on their location.
Resources – Lincoln County EM Website
Flooding and River Levels
Current Conditions (Alerts and Warnings)
NWS Weather Information
Lincoln County Sandbag Station information available here.
Road Conditions – Trip Check or dial 5-1-1
Utility Power Outages
