Flash Flood in Lane County, Oregon

Flash Flood June 20, 2018 · Lane County, Oregon

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Oregon DOT reported debris and mud washed over highway 242 in eastern Lane County, resulting in its closure. Heavy rain over the burn area from the 2017 Separation Fire was likely the cause.

The wider storm

An upper-level trough moved across the area from the southwest, generating strong thunderstorms which produced locally heavy rainfall, lightning, hail, and gusty winds.

Began near Belknap Spgs (44.2020, -121.9447).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 769147. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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