Flood — Umatilla, Oregon

2018-02-04 to 2018-02-05 · near Gibbon, Umatilla, Oregon

Event narrative

Umatilla near Gibbon - Flood stage 7.0 feet. River went above flood stage at 1000 PST on the 4th, cresting at 7.5 feet at 1845 PST on the 4th, then went below flood stage at 230 PST on the 5th.

Wider weather episode

Two to three inches of rain fell along the west slopes of the Blue Mountains from February 1st through 4th. The increased runoff caused high water levels and minor flooding along the Umatilla and Walla Walla Rivers.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 734152. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.