URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
226 AM PST Sat Jan 11 2020

North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-
226 AM PST Sat Jan 11 2020

…COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Coastal flooding expected.Large and dangerous waves with
breakers of 35 to 40 feet.

* WHERE…Low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower
reaches of the coastal rivers along the north Oregon and
central Oregon coast.

* WHEN…Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Major flooding, up to one foot above ground level,
during high tides. Large debris and logs will likely be moved
far onshore. Structures near the surf zone will likely be
inundated by waves. Beach erosion is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The total tide at South Beach will be
around 10 ft at 1210 PM this afternoon. The total tide at
Astoria will be around 10.2 feet at 1 PM this afternoon. Similar
conditions in the past have resulted in erosion in Neskowin,
Yachats, and near the south jetty of the Columbia River in
Clatsop county. Similar conditions have also resulted in
flooding in Seaside, Cannon Beach, Neskowin, and Lincoln City.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.