Flash Flood — Morrow, Oregon

2012-04-23 · near Heppner, Morrow, Oregon

Event narrative

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in several areas of Heppner, including residences, the elementary school, sewage treatment plant, city shop, a bank, and the newspaper office. Roadways were also flooded and debris cleanup had to ensue in 10 spots.

Wider weather episode

An upper level disturbance moving north on the back side of an upper level ridge combined with a very moist atmosphere to produce local severe thunderstorms and flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 377295. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.