Flood — Wheeler, Oregon

2011-01-17 to 2011-01-18 · near Spray, Wheeler, Oregon

Event narrative

Only minor flooding observed. The John Day River at Service Creek crested at 13.72 which was 2.22 feet above flood stage.

Wider weather episode

A large Pacific weather system became established in mid January that produced copious amounts of rainfall with unseasonably warm conditions in parts of Oregon.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 273443. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.