Flood — Polk, Oregon

2015-12-08 · near Suver, Polk, Oregon

Event narrative

Heavy rain resulted in flooding of the Lukiamute River near Suver as well as several streams in the area. Water covered many of the roads including the closure of Highway 18.

Wider weather episode

A moist pacific front produced heavy rainfall across Northwest Oregon which resulted in river flooding, urban flooding, small stream flooding, land slides, and a few sink holes.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 611958. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.