Flash Flood — Deschutes, Oregon

2015-05-21 · near Redmond, Deschutes, Oregon

Event narrative

Reports came in from social media that the right lane of Hwy 97 in Redmond was under water.

Wider weather episode

A large low pressure system off of southern California would spin up moisture to the area over several previous days. Embedded impulses would enhance convective activity leading up to the day. High CAPE and Perceptible Waters suggested thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall. Several areas across eastern Oregon recorded nearly an inch of rain in 30-60 minutes time. Streets in Bend had been closed of due to standing water, and parts of highway 97 were underwater in downtown Redmond.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 567333. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.