Flash Flood — Crook, Oregon

2023-05-15 · near Powell Butte, Crook, Oregon

Event narrative

A Cocorahs station reported that heavy rainfall from training thunderstorms between 1700 to 1800 PDT resulted in localized flooding of fields and roads, with minor debris was left behind from receding flood waters. Relayed via a public internet community board, there were several reports from Brasada Ranch resort that homes, roads, and a golf course were damaged by the flash flooding.

Wider weather episode

A moist southwest flow aloft and building instability at the surface allowed for thunderstorms to develop throughout the day on May 15th. Several thunderstorms that produced periods of heavy rainfall trained over areas of central OR, which result in localized flooding across portions of Crook county.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1104761. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.