Debris Flow — Baker, Oregon

2025-07-31 · near Oxman, Baker, Oregon

Event narrative

Baker County Emergency Management reported debris over the road within the Durkee burn area. Timing was estimated using Hydrophobic Unit Streamflow.

Wider weather episode

On July 31st, a shortwave trough embedded in southwesterly flow aloft moved over eastern Oregon. This forcing, paired with increasing moisture in the southwesterly flow, allowed for scattered thunderstorms to develop.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1294460. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.