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Report Criteria for Coos, Curry and Douglas Counties
Tornadoes, funnel clounds or severe thunderstorms
1. Tornadoes or funnel clouds are observed
2. Hail observed ½ inch in diameter or larger
3. Rainfall at a rate of ½ inch or more an hour
4. Wind gust of 35 miles an hour or more
Rainfall
1. One inch or more in 12 hours
2. 1 ½ inches or more in 24 hours
3. Rain that freezes on contact with the ground or other surfaces
Snowfall
1. Below 1500 ft two or more inches of new snow
2. Above 1500 ft four or more inches of new snow
Winds
1. Coastal strip estimated winds of 45 mpy or greater
2. Interior areas estimated winds of 35 mph or greater
Small stream flooding
1. Small streams flooding or near flood and rising
2. Water ponding in low areas or crossing roadways
Dense fog
1. Visibility 100 yards or less and affecting major roadways
Earthquakes or tremors
1. When felt
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