Flood — Jackson, Oregon

2010-08-17 · near Central Pt, Jackson, Oregon

Event narrative

A spotter and a member of the public both reported street flooding in Central Point following a thunderstorm with heavy rain. A major intersection was flooded and some roads were closed for a brief period of time.

Wider weather episode

Hot and moist air at low levels combined with an upper level disturbance to spawn many thunderstorms over southwest Oregon on this date. The winds were not strong...but heavy rain and large hail created problems across the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 243944. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.