Two very powerful storms with origins in the Tropics brought hazardous weather to the Pacific Northwest. The entire forecast area experienced heavy rainfall for an extended period of time. As an example of the extreme accumulations, over fourteen inches of rain fell at Lees Camp in the north Coast Range in a period of about 60 hours. This abnormally long period of consistently heavy rainfall led to widespread flooding, with the worst hit areas in the Coast Range and areas draining from the Coast Range to the Pacific Ocean. Five rivers in northwest Oregon surpassed major flood stages, fueling the extensive flood damage across the region.

Flood in COLUMBIA, OREGON
From 03-DEC-07 00:00:00 to 06-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: VERNONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 36.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Upper Nehalem River flooded near Vernonia, and did devastating damage to the city. Numerous homes were completely flooded, and many families were evacuated. Quite a few lost everything they had. NOTE: Damage estimates are for the entire Columbia county, with almost a third of the damage in the town of Vernonia.

Flood in TILLAMOOK, OREGON
From 03-DEC-07 00:30:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: TILLAMOOK CO ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Trask River near Tillamook reached major flood levels. This, combined with major flooding of two other rivers, led to widespread flooding of the city of Tillamook. Many homes and businesses sustained flood damage as a result. Also, the Port of Tillamook railroad sustained substantial damage due to flooding carrying away portions of the ground and bridges that the railway crosses.

Flood in LINCOLN, OREGON
From 03-DEC-07 03:30:00 to 03-DEC-07 11:50:00 (PST-8)
Location: CAMP TWELVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 124.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Siletz River near Siletz had moderate flooding, causing flood damage near Siletz and Lincoln City and surrounding areas. NOTE: Damage estimates are for the entire Lincoln county.

Flood in POLK, OREGON
From 04-DEC-07 01:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: SUVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Luckiamute River flooded near Suver, causing minor flooding. NOTE: Damage estimates are for the entire Polk county.

Heavy Rain in HOOD RIVER, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: (CZK)CASCADE LOCKS A
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Storm total precipitation was 11.23 inches at the Log Creek RAWS.

Heavy Rain in HOOD RIVER, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: DEE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Storm total precipitation was 5.17 inches at the Middle Mountain RAWS.

Heavy Rain in HOOD RIVER, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: DEE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 4.96 inches.

Flood in YAMHILL, OREGON
From 04-DEC-07 05:30:00 to 05-DEC-07 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: MC MINNVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 9.60M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The South Yamhill River flooded near McMinnville, where flood damage was mainly limited to parks. Damage was done to several bridges and roads throughout the county. The town of Willamina had minor flood damage, and 120 homes along with businesses and churches were damaged in Sheridan. NOTE: Damage estimates are for the entire Yamhill county.

Heavy Rain in LANE, OREGON
From 02-DEC-07 12:20:00 to 02-DEC-07 19:20:00 (PST-8)
Location: RAINROCK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch of rain fell between 420 pm and 720 pm with a total of 1.4 inches falling between 1220 pm and 720 pm.

Heavy Rain in HOOD RIVER, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: HOOD RIVER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 4.50 inches in Hood River.

Heavy Rain in MARION, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: DETROIT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 6.39 inches at the Detroit Lake Agricultural  Station.

Heavy Rain in MARION, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: SCOTTS MILLS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 5.40 inches.

Heavy Rain in MULTNOMAH, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: GRESHAM
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 3.70 inches.

Flood in TILLAMOOK, OREGON
From 03-DEC-07 09:30:00 to 03-DEC-07 16:45:00 (PST-8)
Location: BEAVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Power to the flood gage for the Nestucca River near Beaver was lost during the storm, so the flood crest was estimated. Damage occurred mainly to farmland near the area.

Flood in WASHINGTON, OREGON
From 03-DEC-07 11:15:00 to 04-DEC-07 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: DILLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.30M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Tualatin River near Dilley flooded, causing flood damage to homes in the area and leaving some roads impassable. Old Hwy. 47 and Hwy. 47 were closed temporarily due to combined flooding of a couple creeks with the Tualatin River. Near the area, a 54 year old male drown in Hedges Creek, a tributary of the Tualatin River. NOTE: Damage estimates are for the entire county of Washington.

Flood in LINCOLN, OREGON
From 03-DEC-07 13:40:00 to 04-DEC-07 04:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: TIDEWATER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Alsea River flooded near Tidewater, causing widespread damage to homes near the area.

Heavy Rain in MULTNOMAH, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: (PDX)PORTLAND INTL A
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Storm total precipitation was 3.35 inches.

Flood in TILLAMOOK, OREGON
From 02-DEC-07 22:30:00 to 04-DEC-07 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: TILLAMOOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 26.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Wilson River at Tillamook reached major flood levels.  Many homes and businesses were damaged by flood waters.  A trailer park was evacuated, which sustained significant property damage. NOTE: Damage estimates are for the entire county of Tillamook.

Heavy Rain in LANE, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: VAUGHN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 4.91 inches at High Point RAWS.

Heavy Rain in LANE, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: POINT TERRACE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 5.59 inches at Goodwin Peak RAWS.

Heavy Rain in MULTNOMAH, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: BONNEVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 5.50 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: FALLS CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 10.70 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: BLACK ROCK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 9.12 inches at the Rockhouse Mountain RAWS.

Heavy Rain in CLATSOP, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 03-DEC-07 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: ASTORIA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Storm total precipitation was 3.94 inches, before the airport lost power.

Heavy Rain in CLACKAMAS, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: WILHOIT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Storm total precipitation was 8.37 inches at the Horse Creek RAWS.

Heavy Rain in CLACKAMAS, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: EAGLE CREEK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 3.17 inches.

Heavy Rain in CLATSOP, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: JEWELL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 7.30 inches.

Heavy Rain in LANE, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: FLORENCE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 3.10 inches in Florence.

Heavy Rain in LANE, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: BELKNAP SPGS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Storm total precipitation was 3.34 inches.

Heavy Rain in TILLAMOOK, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: BLAINE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 12.19 inches at the Cedar RAWS.

Heavy Rain in TILLAMOOK, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: JUNO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 3.76 inches in Tillamook.

Flood in BENTON, OREGON
From 03-DEC-07 16:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 10:45:00 (PST-8)
Location: FLYNN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Marys River flooded near Philomath, causing extensive flooding and flood damage in the city of Philomath and surrounding areas.

Flood in LANE, OREGON
From 03-DEC-07 16:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: MAPLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Siuslaw River flooded near Mapleton, causing minor lowland flooding.

Heavy Rain in WASHINGTON, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: GASTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 7.65 inches.

Heavy Rain in WASHINGTON, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: FOREST GROVE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 6.37 inches.

Heavy Rain in WASHINGTON, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: PORTLAND-HILLSBORO A
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Storm total precipitation was 4.48 inches.

Flood in MULTNOMAH, OREGON
From 03-DEC-07 02:30:00 to 03-DEC-07 20:15:00 (PST-8)
Location: POWELLHURST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Johnson Creek at Sycamore flooded, creating minor flooding in the Portland metro area.

Flood in CLACKAMAS, OREGON
From 03-DEC-07 21:30:00 to 04-DEC-07 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: ESTACADA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Clackamas river flooded near Estacada, causing only minor lowland flooding.

Heavy Rain in COLUMBIA, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: VERNONIA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 11.00 inches.

Heavy Rain in COLUMBIA, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: SCAPPOOSE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Storm total precipitation was 5.97 inches.

Heavy Rain in COLUMBIA, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: MIST
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Storm total precipitation was 8.65 inches at the Miller RAWS.

Heavy Rain in HOOD RIVER, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: PARKDALE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 3.57 inches.

Heavy Rain in LANE, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: HORTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Storm total precipitation was 7.69 inches at the Village Creek RAWS.

Heavy Rain in LINCOLN, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: WECOMA BEACH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Storm total precipitaion was 3.50 inches in Lincoln City.

Heavy Rain in LINN, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: UPPER SODA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 3.73 inches.

Heavy Rain in YAMHILL, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: WILLIAMS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Storm total precipitation was 9.51 inches at the Rye Mountain RAWS.

Heavy Rain in YAMHILL, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: MC MINNVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Storm total precipitation was 3.50 inches.

Heavy Rain in MARION, OREGON
From 01-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: JEFFERSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Storm total precipitation was 4.58 inches.

Flood in TILLAMOOK, OREGON
From 03-DEC-07 00:00:00 to 06-DEC-07 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: BATTERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Nehalem River at Foss reached major flood levels. There was widespread flooding and damage in the city of Nehalem, and a trailer park was evacuated. Also along the Nehalem River, a 54-year old woman drove her truck into flooded waters and was swept away.  The body was never found, and the woman was presumed dead.