Check Oregon for winter storm, atmospheric river flood and high wind warnings before you travel
4 activeHigh Wind WarningSouth Central Oregon Coast; Curry County CoastUntil Nov 13, 10:00 AM PST
High Wind Warning issued November 12 at 12:03AM PST until November 13 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
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High Surf WarningSouth Central Oregon Coast; Curry County CoastUntil Nov 14, 10:00 PM PST
High Surf Warning issued November 11 at 2:02PM PST until November 14 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
Beaches and coastlines will become hazardous due to very large and life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of beaches, rocks, jetties,piers, and other waterside infrastructure.
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Wind AdvisoryJackson CountyUntil Nov 13, 10:00 AM PST
Wind Advisory issued November 12 at 12:03AM PST until November 13 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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Wind AdvisoryNortheast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties; Modoc County; Klamath Basin; Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County; Central and Eastern Lake CountyUntil Nov 13, 4:00 PM PST
Wind Advisory issued November 12 at 12:03AM PST until November 13 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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What to do
Steps for the hazards currently alerted in Oregon.
Get ready
Now
The NWS says high winds can blow objects around and pose a significant threat to your safety.
Source: NWS: High windIf you are in a flood-prone or low-lying area, get to higher ground immediately when water starts to rise.
Source: NWS: During a flood
Decide
If conditions worsen
Evacuate immediately when water starts to rise. If told to leave, go right away. Follow orders from local emergency management.
Source: NWS: During a flood
Ride it out
During
The NWS notes that winds sustained at 40 to 50 mph can cause isolated wind damage. Follow your local NWS office for instructions.
Source: NWS: High windIt is never safe to drive or walk into flood waters. Six inches of fast-moving water can knock over an adult, and twelve inches of rushing water can carry away most cars. Never drive around the barriers blocking a flooded road.
Source: NWS: Turn Around Don't DrownThe NWS says high winds can blow objects around and pose a significant threat to your safety. Check your local NWS office for instructions.
Source: NWS: High wind
Recover
After, once it is safe
Stay clear of fallen power lines and report them to the electric company.
Source: CDC: Returning Home After a Natural DisasterStay out of floodwater and do not drive through flooded areas. Return home only when local authorities say it is safe.
Source: CDC: Returning Home After a Natural DisasterNever use a generator inside your home or garage, even with doors and windows open. Run it only outdoors, more than 20 feet from windows, doors and vents.
Source: CDC: Carbon monoxide
Oregon counties with active weather alerts
6 counties have at least one National Weather Service alert in effect. An alert that covers several counties is counted in each.
| County | Active alerts | Warnings | Alert types |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coos County | 2 | 2 | High Wind Warning, High Surf Warning |
| Curry County | 2 | 2 | High Wind Warning, High Surf Warning |
| Douglas County | 2 | 2 | High Wind Warning, High Surf Warning |
| Jackson County | 1 | 0 | Wind Advisory |
| Klamath County | 1 | 0 | Wind Advisory |
| Lake County | 1 | 0 | Wind Advisory |
Counties are listed by the National Weather Service alert areas. What watches, warnings and advisories mean →
Oregon severe weather alerts by type
What each kind of alert means and where to see it for Oregon.
Oregon tornado watches and warnings
None active in Oregon right now. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible.
Oregon severe thunderstorm watches and warnings
None active in Oregon right now. A severe thunderstorm has winds of 58 mph or higher, hail 1 inch across or larger, or both.
Oregon flood watches and flash flood warnings
None active in Oregon right now. A flood watch means flooding is possible.
Oregon winter storm, ice storm, snow and blizzard warnings
None active in Oregon right now. Winter alerts run from a watch (possible within about 48 hours) to a warning (occurring or imminent) and an advisory for less serious but still inconvenient conditions.
Oregon heat advisories and extreme heat warnings
None active in Oregon right now. A heat advisory is the lower level and an extreme heat warning the higher level; both based on the heat index.
Oregon wind advisories and high wind warnings
3 active in Oregon right now. A wind advisory is for strong winds; a high wind warning is for damaging winds.
Oregon red flag warnings
None active in Oregon right now. A Red Flag Warning means dangerous fire weather is expected, usually a mix of low humidity, wind and dry fuels.
Oregon tornado history: last tornado, strongest and worst on record
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database, 1950 through 2025.
Oregon has 135 tornadoes on record, about 2 a year, and 65 of them since 2000. That ranks Oregon number 40 among the 50 states by count. 1 were rated EF3 or stronger. They caused 6 deaths and 305 injuries.
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Most Oregon tornadoes have come from April through June. The single busiest month is June (18% of the total).
Counts use each tornado's starting state. Ratings before 2007 use the original Fujita scale. The database ends in 2025, so more recent tornadoes are not included.
Oregon flood map and flood warnings
No flood watch or warning is active in Oregon right now. Flood zones are mapped by FEMA street by street. FEMA's Flood Map Service Center lets you search an address and see its flood zone.
Oregon storm tracker: storms and events
No tracked events involve Oregon right now.
Common questions
Is there a tornado warning, winter storm warning or other weather warning in Oregon right now?
Right now Oregon has 0 tornado alerts and 0 winter storm alerts. The most serious active alert is High Wind Warning, in effect for South Central Oregon Coast; Curry County Coast. It is listed until Nov 13, 10:00 AM PST. Source: National Weather Service.
Which Oregon counties have weather alerts right now?
6 Oregon counties have at least one active National Weather Service alert. The most affected: Coos County (2 alerts, 2 warnings: High Wind Warning, High Surf Warning); Curry County (2 alerts, 2 warnings: High Wind Warning, High Surf Warning); Douglas County (2 alerts, 2 warnings: High Wind Warning, High Surf Warning). The full table is on this page and updates every 15 minutes.
When was the last tornado in Oregon, and how many have there been since 2000?
The most recent tornado in the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database for Oregon is August 6, 2025. The database lists 65 Oregon tornadoes since 2000 and 135 since 1950. It runs through 2025, so it does not include later tornadoes.
What was the deadliest tornado in Oregon, and what was the strongest?
By rating, the strongest in the record is April 5, 1972, rated EF3, 6 deaths. It is also the deadliest. Ratings before 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
How does Oregon rank for tornadoes among the states?
Oregon ranks 40th of 50 states by the number of tornadoes since 1950: 135 in all, about 2 a year. 1 were rated EF3 or stronger. They caused 6 deaths and 305 injuries, and the busiest year was 1997 with 14. Each tornado is counted in the state where it started.
When is tornado season in Oregon?
Most Oregon tornadoes in the record came from April through June. June is the busiest single month, with 18% of the total. Tornadoes can happen in any month.
Where do I find Oregon emergency management and National Weather Service offices?
The state agency is Oregon Department of Emergency Management (https://www.oregon.gov/oem/). The National Weather Service offices that cover Oregon include NWS Boise, ID, NWS Medford, OR, NWS Pendleton, OR, NWS Portland, OR. Evacuation zones and orders come from your county or state emergency management office, not from this site.
Which Oregon cities and counties have their own alert pages?
This site has city pages for Multnomah County (Portland). Each city page shows the alerts for the center of that city.
Be ready in Oregon
Official-source guides for the weather Oregon sees most.
Cities and counties in Oregon
Live alerts and local storm history for each city, grouped by the county it is in.
Multnomah County: Portland
Alert data comes from the National Weather Service and is refreshed every 15 minutes.