Flood — Wallowa, Oregon

2010-06-04 to 2010-06-05 · near Minam, Wallowa, Oregon

Event narrative

Flooding reported in the Minam area with emergency crews sandbagging local businesses and removing debris from surrounding area. A USGS river gauge was destroyed.

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 238339. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.