Flood — Linn, Oregon

2012-01-19 to 2012-01-20 · near Scio, Linn, Oregon

Event narrative

Widespread low-land flooding occurred in Linn County, resulting in considerable flood damage to homes in Scio. 870 residents of Scio had to be evacuated.

Wider weather episode

With a cold air mass in place over the Pacific Northwest, two strong and very moist Pacific weather systems brought widespread heavy rains to the Willamette Valley flooding many urban and small streams.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 357150. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.