Flash Flood in Crook County, Oregon

Flash Flood August 8, 2019 · Crook County, Oregon

$20K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Powell Butte (44.2100, -121.0500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 853639. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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