May 15, 2023
A moist southwest flow aloft and building instability at the surface allowed for thunderstorms to develop throughout the day on May 15th. Several thunderstorms that produced periods of heavy rainfall trained over areas of central OR, which result in localized flooding across portions of Crook county.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1104761). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Crook County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.