Flood — Josephine, Oregon

2015-02-06 · near Placer, Josephine, Oregon

Event narrative

High water closed 2 of the 4 lanes on Highway 199 near Sauer's Flat. Water was also over Highway 238 between mileposts 20 and 23 near Applegate. Riverbank road near Wilderville was flooded in places with the worst flooding near Griffin Park. One foot of water was reported on Highway 199 near Selma. Many roads were closed near Selma and O'Brien due to flooding. Butch Knife Creek near Selma flooded.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rain brought flooding to portions of Coos, Curry, Josephine, and Jackson Counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 551724. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.