Flash Flood — Crook, Oregon

2019-08-08 · near Powell Butte, Crook, Oregon

Event narrative

Slow moving thunderstorm with heavy rain and small hail resulted in flash flood. Flooding washed out portion of the road near Shumway and Busset.

Wider weather episode

An approaching storm system combined with modest instability allowed for spotty strong to afternoon storms near the Cascades. The slow moving nature of the storms also lead to heavy rainfall and flooding in at least one area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 853639. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.