Dec 5, 2023
A strong atmospheric river brought heavy rains on December 5th which pushed many streams and rivers to flood stage along the coast, with minor flooding on many smaller streams and creeks across northwest Oregon. After moderate rainfall December 1st through the 4th, a very slow moving front dumped more heavy rain to the northern Oregon coast and coast range mountains. Area of the Coast Range received 12 to 16 inches of rain over the 5 day period. Much of Tillamook County saw flooding impacts, inc
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1160551). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Clatsop County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.