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Heavy Rain in Multnomah County, Oregon

Heavy Rain September 12, 2018 · Multnomah County, Oregon

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What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Portland (45.5244, -122.6373).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 786588. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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