Flash Flood — Morrow, Oregon

2011-06-02 · near Heppner, Morrow, Oregon

Event narrative

Flash flooding on Hinton and Willow Creeks damaged roads, bridges, and the Morrow County Fairgrounds. The Heppner elementary school was evacuated as a precaution.

Wider weather episode

Persistent showers with heavy rainfall of 1 to 2 inches produced flooding on Willow and Hinton Creeks. Snowfall amounts in inches include 15 miles southeast of Heppner (6.5), Arbuckle Snotel (10), Madison Butte Snotel (6).

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 312995. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.