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Flash Flood — Malheur, OR

Jun 11, 2023

A nearly stationary upper level low over the Four Corners region brought periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms over multiple days which caused localized urban flooding in Malheur County, OR. This caused a debris flow over Highway 20 near Juntura, OR which closed the highway for several days.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1108885). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Malheur, OR

This event is one of many recorded floods in Malheur County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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