Debris Flow — Lower Columbia, Oregon

2011-02-28 · Lower Columbia, Oregon

Event narrative

Heavy rain fell in the Goble, Oregon area with 3 inches of rain being measured. The heavy rainfall caused a landslide along Highway 30 between mileposts 37 and 38.

Wider weather episode

A strong front moved into the region Sunday evening and remained fairly stationary over the area through Monday. The frontal system produced heavy rainfall at the lower elevations.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 284867. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.