Heavy Rain in Washington County, Oregon

Heavy Rain June 5, 2011 · Washington County, Oregon

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Thunderstorms produced very heavy rain in Beaverton in a short period of time. A spotter reported over one-half inch of rain in 30 minutes. The Washington County Sheriff Office reported Urban Flooding on several streets as well as Highway 217, which was shut down for a short time.

The wider storm

An area of instability developed over Northwest Oregon Sunday evening producing heavy rain, local urban flooding, hail and lightning.

Began near Beaverton (45.4800, -122.8200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 327376. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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