Debris Flow in Ferry County, Washington

Debris Flow May 10, 2018 · Ferry County, Washington

$500

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A small debris flow deposited rock onto the southbound lane of Highway 395 near Orient. Traffic was delayed as the rock was removed.

The wider storm

Spring time mountain snow melt and a period of moderate rain during the second week of May created saturated soil conditions over Ferry County. A debris flow deposited rocks onto Highway 395 near Orient, which is a major highway route through the region.

Began near Barstow (48.8000, -118.1600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 758815. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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