Flood — Wheeler, Oregon

2010-06-03 to 2010-06-06 · near Service Creek, Wheeler, Oregon

Event narrative

The John Day River at Service Creek crested at 12.5 feet on June 5 at 5 am. Flood stage is 11.5 feet.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rainfall in early June pushed many streams and rivers to near or above flood stage. Flooding occurred on Little Creek in Union, Mill Creek in Cove, Imnaha River, John Day River, Wallowa River, and Grand Ronde River. A landslide was reported along the Lostine River near Turkey Flats.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 238321. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.