Main stem flooding is possible on the Sprague River near Beatty by Tuesday.
Klamath Basin- Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County- Central and Eastern Lake County- Including the cities of Beatty, Bly, Chemult, Crescent, Gilchrist, and Sprague River 143 PM PDT Fri Apr 5 2019
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Medford has expanded the * Flood Watch to include a portion of south central Oregon, including the following areas, Central and Eastern Lake County, Klamath Basin, and Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County. * From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening * Storm total rainfall amounts are expected to be 1 to 2 inches, with up to 3 inches possible in the mountains. * Extensive runoff is likely due to excessive rainfall and snowmelt. Rises are expected on all creeks, streams and rivers, with flooding possible. Main stem flooding is possible on the Sprague River near Beatty by Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Landslides and debris flows are possible during this flood event. People, structures and roads located below steep slopes, in canyons and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk from rapidly moving landslides.
Hydrologic Outlook National Weather Service Medford, OR 846 AM PDT Fri Apr 5 2019 ...Flood Potential Outlook for snowmelt flooding and rapid rises on rivers and streams in the following counties in California...Modoc...Siskiyou and in Oregon...Coos...Curry... Douglas...Jackson...Josephine...Klamath...Lake... .A late season atmospheric river will take aim at southern Oregon and northern California this weekend. Heaviest rainfall rates are expected Sunday morning through early Monday afternoon, with precipitation totals well above what would typically be seen this time of year. Expect areas of standing water, rapid rises in rivers and streams, and very swift streamflows. Flooding is possible in more vulnerable areas. Rivers and streams east of the Cascades, particularly the Sprague, Williamson, and Pit Rivers, may also see the threat of flooding due to rain and rapid melting of snowpack. Additionally, area dams have increased releases in anticipation of the incoming rain and melting snow. Use caution when near rivers downstream, as water levels may fluctuate rapidly and without warning, and dangerous currents are likely. A flood potential outlook is issued when there is the potential for significant rises or flooding along rivers and streams. The exact scenario for flooding remains uncertain. This product will be updated as necessary. Watches and warnings may be issued by the National Weather Service if this situation worsens.
