Flood — Josephine, Oregon

2016-01-17 · near Wilderville, Josephine, Oregon

Event narrative

A spotter in Selma reported standing water on roads and overflowing creeks at 17/1303 PST. A spotter 5NNW Wilderville reported that a stream behind the house flooded a pasture and that the water was about a foot away from the Fort Vannoy Elementary school fence at 17/1545 PST. At least one street in Grants Pass was closed due to flooding.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rain brought flooding to some areas of southwest Oregon.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 610894. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.