Debris Flow — Ferry, Washington

2018-05-10 · near Barstow, Ferry, Washington

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 758815. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.