Flood in Multnomah County, Oregon

Flood November 12, 2021 · Multnomah County, Oregon

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain resulted in standing water in the Portland Metro area. There were traffic accidents and power outages affecting about 2000 customers. A tree fell across highway 217 near Scholls Ferry Road. In the Columbia River Gorge, rock slides were reported between Multnomah Falls and Larch Mountain.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Glencullen (45.6070, -122.7249).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 994037. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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