Heavy Rain — Yamhill, Oregon

2003-03-07 · near Countywide, Yamhill, Oregon

Wider weather episode

An intense Pacific storm brought widespread heavy rains to Northwest Oregon. Mapleton recorded 3.60 inches, Bonneville 2.90 inches, Lee's Camp, Summit and Scotts Mill each 2.70 inches, Rainbow 2.50 inches and Tillamook 2.23 inches. Many locations reported 1 to 2 inches of rain. These heavy rains were responsible for a landslide that blocked Highway 101 near Cape Cove, south of Heceta Head.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5344753. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.