Funnel Cloud — Benton, Oregon

2024-10-30 · near Conroy, Benton, Oregon

Event narrative

Multiple reports, from various public sources, reported observing at least a funnel cloud in-between Corvallis,OR and Philomath,OR. Radar did show possible rotation around this time. Location point used is a best estimate based on information from the public.

Wider weather episode

A frontal boundary passed through the region on October 30th followed by a quick transition to an unstable post-frontal airmass with cold air advecting into the region aloft in the afternoon hours. The convection conditions and weak shear produced a funnel cloud.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1219471. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.