Oregon: Heavy Rains Cause Flooding, Risk Of Landslides, Emergency Evacuations

Oregon Flash Flooding
Oregon Flash Flooding on 11/12/21. Photo by Tyler Willford of That Oregon Life.

Friday, November 12th, 2021: Heavy rains in northwest Oregon have caused flash flooding and emergency evacuations. According to the National Weather Service, the northern Oregon coast region received between three to seven inches of rain, causing flooding as well as a risk of landslides. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood and landslide watch until 3 pm on November 11th, 2021. This watch includes Oregon's Central Coast Range of Western Oregon and Central Oregon Coast.

Flooding And Evacuations In Northwest Oregon

Oregon Flooding Affected Areas
Affected areas of Oregon flooding on 11/12/21.

According to the US Coast Guard, the Coast Guard rescued 12 people and 3 dogs from a Neskowin Oregon RV park, while partner agencies rescued 8 people.

Some of the affected areas in Oregon are Neskowin, Otis, Tilamook, and Lincoln City.

Oregon Flash Flooding
Oregon Flash Flooding on 11/12/21. Photo by Tyler Willford of That Oregon Life.

The video below shows flooding in Lincoln City:

@vvhoraThere's only one way out with only 2 directions towards the one way out strategically built roads that because of flooding danger should have more then just one exit to safety #oregoncoast #lincolncity #itsatrap #freemasons #nwo♬ It's A Trap - Raja Syahiran

Here is another video showing the flooding in Northwest Oregon:

Landslide Risk Due To Heavy Rains In Oregon

Several landslides have already been reported, including on OR 138W, Elkton to Sutherlin Hwy in Southwest Oregon, and on N Slick Rock Creek Rd approximately half a mile South of Highway 18 in Lincoln County.

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