Debris Flow — Whitman, Washington

2022-06-01 · near Belmont, Whitman, Washington

Event narrative

Slow moving shower producing short burst rainfall rates of 2 to 2.5 inches per hour according to radar estimates resulted in considerable mud and debris over state road 27 just south of oakesdale, wa.

Wider weather episode

A slow moving heavy rain band dropped a significant amount of rain on the area. It led to a debris flow.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1041813. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.