Heavy Rain — Washington, Oregon

2024-11-20 to 2024-11-21 · near Banks, Washington, Oregon

Event narrative

Oregon Department of Transportation reported in a KG8 media web article that heavy rain was the likely reason for the sinking and cracking of State Route 6 near the Gales Creek Campground Turnout. The westbound lane was closed November 20th and 21st.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rain resulted in damage to Highway 6 around 15 minutes west of Banks in Washington County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1221959. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.