Wheeler storm history

An amateur radio operator reported hail stones up to 1 inch in diameter 3 miles N of Spray, OR.

John Day River at Service Creek crested at 13.6 feet at 0900 on the 21st. Flood stage is 11.5 feet.

Total rainfall of 1.67 inches was recorded just east of Mitchell. This heavy rain over a short period of time triggered a flash flood through Huddleston Heights and Nelson Street, and off of High Street and Rosenbaum with mud and debris blocking roads in and around the town of Mi…

Numerous sections of Oregon Highway 19 and 207 were closed due to water over road and damage to road surfaces. Numerous county roads were damaged with rock and mudslides as well as plugged culverts. Flooding was reported in the city park in Spray.

Estimated hail of 1.00 inch reported at Hancock Field Station, 2 miles ENE of Clarno in Wheeler county. Very heavy rain with minor flooding also occurred.

The John Day river near Service Creek, ( flood stage 11.5) crested at 12.0 feet at 1815 on March 16th, fell below flood stage and then rose again to 12.1 feet at 1900 on March 19th. Fell below flood stage 0600 on the 20th.

The John Day River at Service Creek briefly rose to 12.2 feet (flood stage is 11.5 feet). This was the result of an ice jam near Monument Oregon, blocking the river and then breaking free, sending the large volume of water downstream.

Driver witnessed the tornado then drove through the rear flank downdraft where they observed damaging wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph.

Hail accompanied by heavy rainfall and downed one tree limb.

Observer also reported minor flooding on Butte Creek. The hail caused damage to an RV.

The John Day River near Service Creek crested at 15.2 on May 17th, which was 3.7 feet above flood stage.

Only minor flooding observed. The John Day River at Service Creek crested at 13.72 which was 2.22 feet above flood stage.

The John Day River at Service Creek crested at 12.5 feet on June 5 at 5 am. Flood stage is 11.5 feet.

Spotter reported estimated gust to 65 mph.

Trained spotter reported gust to 69 mph.

Six large juniper trees were uprooted or split. Other trees lost large limbs. A 25 foot section of 1/8 inch steel panel was blown off a cow shelter.

Rainfall of 1.75 inches in 2 hours and 2.60 inches storm total. Public property damage occurred due to several county roads being washed out in the Twickenham area.

Hail accompanied by estimated 55 mph wind gust.

Power lines downed.

A group rafting the John Day River encountered large hail and strong winds at Burnt Ranch Rapids. Wind blown spume and spray from the river reduced visibility to 40 yards. One hail stone hit a rafter's head and caused swelling.

A power pole was blown down due to strong winds. In addition, 0.50 inches of rain fell in 15-20 minutes.

Flash Flooding was reported between Spray and Service Creek.

Half-dollar size hail was reported by a weather spotter.

The Priest Hole Fire was a lightning sparked fire which consumed 680 acres.

Lightning caused a 6000 acre fire that burned for around 5 days near Sentinal Peak.

More than 8,000 acres burned in the Clarno area. Warm temperatures, dry air, and wind hampered fire fighting efforts. One outbuilding and a private vehicle were destroyed by the fire. Three air tankers and a helicopter were used to help put out the fire.

A three foot wall of water came down Alder Creek and the water level stayed up for two and a half hours.

Dize sized hail fell in Fossil with heavy rain.

A thunderstorm produced heavy rain and 1/4 inch hail that covered the ground in Mitchell. The heavy rain washed out some culverts along the west branch of Bridge Creek south of Mitchell.

Heavy rain caused a mudslide that closed both lanes of Highway 26 thirty-eight miles east of Mitchell at mile post 26.

Weather spotters reported hail between 0.5 and 1.25 inches.