Flood — Grant, Oregon

2025-01-03 to 2025-01-05 · near Prairie City, Grant, Oregon

Event narrative

The Grant County Emergency Manager reported high water over the US Route 26 at milepost 173 between John Day and Prairie City.

Wider weather episode

Increased runoff and some snowmelt from the higher elevations around the southern John Day Basin resulted in rising river levels on the John Day river between John Day and Prairie City.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1239550. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.