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Flash Flood — Stevens, WA

Jun 15, 2009

A thunderstorm containing very heavy rainfall led to flash flooding eight miles southeast of Northport. A storm survey indicated mud and debris flow across Aladdin Road near Spirit. The public confirmed that the road was impassible during the event. Minor erosion of the road embankment was also observed approximately one mile east of Spirit along Aladdin Road.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 168987). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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