Flood in Polk County, Oregon

Flood November 20, 2012 – November 21, 2012 · Polk County, Oregon

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain caused the Luckiamute River at Suver to overflow its banks causing flooding to surrounding areas. The Luckiamute River crested at 28.3 feet on January 20th at 3 pm PST, 1.3 feet above flood stage.

The wider storm

A strong warm front lifted north across the region accompanied by heavy rain on Sunday. Widespread heavy rain continued to impact the Pacific Northwest Monday and Monday night as the strong and very moist front stalled over the area.

Began near Buena Vista (44.7614, -123.1513).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 418990. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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