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Debris Flow in West Columbia River Gorge, Washington

Debris Flow January 1, 1997 – January 7, 1997 · West Columbia River Gorge, Washington

The wider storm

Heavy rains from a series of strong Pacific storms during the last week of December loosened hillsides throughout Southwest Washington. Numerous mudslides cut roads and threatened homes during the first week of January. A large slide near Battle Ground slowly flowed down a hillside and threatened nearby homes through the month of January.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5585755. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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