Heavy Rain — Baker, Oregon

2023-06-13 · near Wingville, Baker, Oregon

Event narrative

The mesonet station, EKCO3, seven miles west of Baker City, OR measured 0.76 inches of rain.

Wider weather episode

A nearly stationary upper level low over the Four Corners region brought periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms over multiple days which caused localized urban flooding in Malheur County, OR. This caused a debris flow over Highway 20 near Juntura, OR which closed the highway for several days.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1108888. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.