Lightning in Jackson County, Oregon

Lightning May 3, 2026 · Jackson County, Oregon

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Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A thunderstorm in the city of Ashland produced a lightning strike that burned a hole in the roof of a home.

The wider storm

A broad upper level low centered offshore from northern California produced numerous thunderstorms in southern Oregon. One thunderstorm produced a lightning strike that burned a hole through the roof of a home.

Began near Ashland (42.2031, -122.7010).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1324269. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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