Flood — Marion, Oregon

2020-12-20 to 2020-12-21 · near Jefferson, Marion, Oregon

Event narrative

The gage on the Santiam River at Jefferson (JFFO3) crested at 15.3 feet. Flood stage is 15.0 feet. No damage was reported.

Wider weather episode

A series of strong Pacific fronts moved across the region bringing high winds to the coast with heavy rain across much of the area. The heavy rains resulted in flooding of some coastal rivers as well as small stream flooding and a debris flow.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 934732. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.