No Tsunami Threat For Oregon Coast After Japan Earthquake

The United States Geological Society says that a 7.3 earthquake off Japan will not cause a tsunami here.

Tsunami Waves Lapped Oregon Coast, No Damage Reported

An underwater volcano erupted by Tonga in the Pacific, setting off a tsunami alert and cautions to stay away from the beach.

Air Quality Advisory Issued For Southern Oregon Counties

Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath counties, as well as parts of Lake County, are currently inundated by wildfire smoke.

April Rain Won't Balance Dry State, State Hydrologist Predicts

While Oregon was 124 percent of average for April precipitation, lower than average snowpack will mean a much drier summer across the state.

Low Mountain Snowpack Means Decreased Streamflow

Streams closest to the Columbia River will likely see near-normal flows through summer, but southern streams will see 30-60% of normal flow.

Below-Normal Snowpack May Cause Problems This Summer

Without normal snowpack levels in basins throughout the state, some areas — especially in southern Oregon — could see water shortages.

USDA: Considerable Snowfall Needed For Average Summer Stream Flow

“Water managers will need to carefully evaluate water supplies this summer if snow and spring rains fail to bring relief,” expert says.