Heavy Rain in Polk County, Oregon

Heavy Rain March 20, 2003 · Polk County, Oregon

The wider storm

Heavy rains once again moved into Northwest Oregon. In 24 hours, 4.50 inches or rain fell at Laurel Mt., 3.60 inches at Francis, 3.77 inches at Three Lynx Creek, and 3.40 inches at Mapleton. Many stations reported 1 to 3 inches during the same 24 hour period. Over 36 hours Lee's Camp recorded 5.40 inches, Francis 4.70 inches, Mapleton 4.60 inches, Detroit 4.20 inches and Grande Ronde 4.10 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5344771. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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