Coos County, Oregon severe weather history spans 113 recorded events between 1967 and 2026. The dominant hazard is flood, accounting for 69.9% of all recorded events. It ranks #2,840 nationally and #6 in Oregon.
113
Recorded events
0
Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
$0
Property damage
The record
What the Coos County, Oregon severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Coos County, Oregon severe weather history averages 1.9 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 2010s, with 55 events logged in that decade alone. Roughly 2 events fall before 1990 and 111 from 1990 onward — a gap that reflects the expansion of NOAA reporting practice as much as the weather itself.
In total, 8 distinct hazard types appear in this county archive, each listed with its own dated record below.
By hazard type
Every hazard type recorded in Coos County
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flood | 79 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2003–2026 |
| Wildfire | 21 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 1999–2003 |
| Thunderstorm Wind | 6 | 0 | $0 | 75 | 1967–2016 |
| Lightning | 3 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2002–2013 |
| Hail | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0.75 | 2006–2006 |
| Flash Flood | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2004–2004 |
| Heavy Rain | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 1998–1998 |
| Waterspout | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 1998–1998 |
Decade by decade
Coos County, Oregon severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Coos County
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2013 | Lightning | COQUILLE | 0 | 1 | $0 |
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
The North Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point rose above minor flood stage of 35.0 ft. at 16/1619 PST, peaked in major flood stage at 16/2300 PST at 37.72 ft. It then fell below flood stage at 17/1032 PST. At 35.0 feet, Expect widespread pasture and agricultural flooding. Moderate bank erosion along the North Fork Coquille River and its tributaries can also be expected.
The South Fork Coquille River at Myrtle Point rose above minor flood stage of 33.0 ft. at 16/1032 PST, peaked in major flood stage at 16/1900 PST at 40.43 ft. It then fell below flood stage at 17/1950 PST. At 40.0 feet, Extensive and widespread flooding along and near the South Fork Coquille River can be expected along with damage to houses farms and roads.
The Coquille River at Coquille rose above minor flood stage of 21.0 ft. at 16/1038 PST, peaked in moderate flood stage at 17/700 PST at 24.84 ft. It then fell below flood stage at 20/120 PST. At moderate flood stage, Some farm buildings may be threatened and roads covered in low areas by rising water. Expect widespread flooding throughout the Coquille River floodplain.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Relatively Moderate
FEMA NRI risk rating
64,827
Population (ACS)
$338K
Median home value
20
Federal declarations
| Declared | Incident | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES | DR |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES | DR |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Fire | WILDFIRES AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS | DR |
| Mar 28, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 | EM |
| May 2, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES | DR |
Within the county
Most affected places
- Myrtle Pt 111
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Coos County, Oregon?
113 events are on record between 1967 and 2026, causing 0 direct deaths and $0 in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Coos County?
Flood, with 79 recorded events — 69.9% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many federal disaster declarations cover Coos County?
20 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Coos County, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Coos County compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Coos County as relatively moderate risk, placing it in the 92 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Coos County, Oregon severe weather history data come from?
Every figure is drawn from United States federal public-domain records: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events for the event archive, NOAA SPC SVRGIS for mapped tornado paths, FEMA for disaster declarations and risk ratings, and the U.S. Census for population context. Dates are shown in UTC and recent entries may still be revised by NOAA.
Nearby
Neighbouring counties
- Columbia County 31
- Crook County 78
- Clatsop County 36
- Curry County 67
- Clackamas County 107
- Deschutes County 250
Cite this page
“Coos County, Oregon.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/oregon/coos-county/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.