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Heavy Rain in Washington County, Oregon
Heavy Rain May 18, 2015 · Washington County, Oregon
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A Tualtain news reporter witnessed sudden heavy rain cause standing water on roadways shortly before a member of the public reported flooding on the roads between Sherwood and Tualatin. The water on the roads was reported to be as high as a car's wheel well. The Washington County Scanner then reported manholes being removed due to flowing water on roadways due to heavy rain. A rain gauge in the nearby Yamhill County measured 1.75 inches in 2 hours with 0.91 inches measured between 613 and 628 pm.
The wider storm
A couple of slow moving thunderstorms produced heavy rain that resulted in minor flooding in parts of the Portland Metro Area.
Began near Tigard (45.4300, -122.7800).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 575711. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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