Debris Flow in Pend Oreille County, Washington

Debris Flow January 18, 2018 · Pend Oreille County, Washington

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Damage as recorded

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What the National Weather Service wrote

A debris flow was reported covering one lane of Highway 31 south of Metaline Falls.

The wider storm

A moist cold front passed through eastern Washington bringing mountain snow and valley rain to the region during the early morning hours of January 18th. A spotter near Metaline Falls reported 0.46 inches of moderate intensity rain during this event. Shortly after the rain ended a mudslide was reported from the area. Over the next few days mild temperatures melted low elevation snow pack and lead to saturated ground conditions triggering isolated mudslides and debris flows in the region.

Began near Metaline (48.8305, -117.3944).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 730409. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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