Flood — Clackamas, Oregon

2012-03-16 to 2012-03-19 · near Canby, Clackamas, Oregon

Event narrative

Heavy rain combined with snowmelt runoff caused the Pudding River at Aurora to overflow its banks and flood low lying areas. The Pudding River crested at 23.0 feet on March 18th at 3 am PST, 1.0 feet above flood stage.

Wider weather episode

Cold air following a very strong Pacific frontal system brought widespread low elevation snow to Western Oregon Monday night/Tuesday morning. Two more strong weather systems in this series brought heavy rains Wednesday and Thursday. The widespread heavy rain combined with melting snow to bring many rivers above flood stage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 372328. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.