Oregonians Warned to Prepare for Possible Flooding as a ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Develops Off the West Coast

Oregonians will experience possible flooding as heavy rainfall, howling wind, large coastal waves, and blowing snow introduced by a ‘bomb cyclone’ off the West Coast starts tonight (Tuesday).

Be Prepared for Urban Flooding

Eugene, Portland, and Salem can expect rainfall of between 1 and 3.5 inches, says the National Weather Service.

Meteorologists warn motorists that extreme weather conditions will impact road safety in mountain passes, particularly on the Siskiyou Summit I-5 and Mount Shasta.

Bad Weather Will Last Through Friday

Oregonians can expect heavy rainfall and possible urban flooding through until Friday.

Coastal Curry County has been issued with a high wind warning from 10 a.m. Tuesday to 4 a.m. Wednesday. Other areas to be impacted by high winds will be Klamath and Lake counties and the Shasta Valley in central Siskiyou County.

Residents of Jackson, Josephine, and eastern Curry counties are warned of high winds from 1 p.m. today to 7 a.m. tomorrow.

A winter storm warning has been issued for the high-lying areas of Siskiyou County, northern and eastern Klamath County, and western Lake County.

Waves of up to 30 feet can be expected along the Southern Oregon Coast.

Meteorologist Tom Schuldt of the Portland-based National Weather Service says a strong area of low pressure will develop over the Eastern Pacific, creating a ‘bomb cyclone.’

Oregonians should prepare an emergency evacuation plan in the event of flooding and have a list of emergency phone numbers on hand.