Heavy Rain — Malheur, Oregon

2019-06-12 · near Napton, Malheur, Oregon

Event narrative

The COOP observer at Owyhee Dam reported 2.27 inches of rain in a one hour period stranding campers near the dam due to rock and mudslides.

Wider weather episode

A moist flow from the south and unstable conditions lead to heavy rain and mudslides over parts of Southeast Oregon.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 835883. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.