Flood — Wallowa, Oregon

2017-03-15 to 2017-03-20 · near Troy, Wallowa, Oregon

Event narrative

The Grande Ronde river at Troy (flood stage 10.0 feet) crested at 11.5 feet at 1000 on March 16, fell below flood stage and then rose again to 11.7 feet at 0100 on March 19th. River went below flood stage around 1400 on March 20th.

Wider weather episode

An extended period of snow melt, combined with a period of heavy rain, caused an extended period of flooding along portions of the Grande Ronde River.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 683634. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.