Flood — Tillamook, Oregon

2021-11-12 · near Tillamook Co Arpt, Tillamook, Oregon

Event narrative

The Trask River near Tillamook (TRAO3) rose above flood stage of 16.5 feet on the morning of the 12th, crested at 16.9 feet at 1145PST on the 12th, then fell below flood stage on the afternoon of the 12th. Fifty people were evacuated from a RV park in Neskowin after the Neskowin Creek rose above its banks.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rains produced by an atmospheric river brought river flooding to portions of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. In addition, high tide backed up rivers and creeks in low lying areas along the coast, enhancing flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 993651. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.