Apr 26, 2001
A slow moving thunderstorm produced an estimated 1 inch of rain over mountainous terrain in southeastern Wheeler County. Subsequently, a small stream along State Highway - 26 overflowed its banks and washed debris across the road near mile marker 94. A local rancher mentioned that water covered the road to a depth of 1 1/2 feet, leaving debris that accumulated to a depth of 6 inches. The Oregon Dept. of Transportation closed the road for several hours while a road grader cleared the surface.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5240408). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Wheeler County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.