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Visiting and second-home owners in Florence
Some Florence homes are used only part of the year. The Census counts "seasonal, recreational or occasional-use" homes separately from year-round homes, and in the 2020-2024 estimates they make up 8.3% of the housing units in Florence, about 431 homes. The margin of error on that count is about plus or minus 208, so treat it as a rough guide. Most homes here are lived in year-round.
Official sources to check before you travel
- Weather. The National Weather Service posts forecasts, watches and warnings by location.
- Tides. NOAA Tides and Currents publishes tide predictions by station.
- Roads. ODOT TripCheck shows current road conditions, cameras and incidents.
- Parks. Oregon State Parks posts closures and conditions, including Heceta Head.
- Dunes and beaches. The Siuslaw National Forest posts recreation rules and notices.
- The City. City of Florence has news, a calendar and a page of monthly rainfall.
- County. Lane County is the starting point for county offices.
For owners who live elsewhere
Check the weather, roads and any city or county notices before a trip. If you would like news from Florence to reach you, use the be-listed and contact form.