Heavy Rain — Multnomah, Oregon

2018-09-12 · near Portland, Multnomah, Oregon

Event narrative

Standing water reported near NE 28th Ave between Glisan and Burnside. Trimet MAX lines were temporarily closed due to standing water between Lloyd Center and Hollywood. Rain guage at the Portland Airport reported 0.82 of an inch of rain.

Wider weather episode

An upper-level trough progressing over the area brought showers and thunderstorms to SW Washington and NW Oregon. Heavy rain was reported in downtown Portland, with multiple reports and pictures showing streets flooded.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 786588. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.