Dust Devil in Jefferson County, Oregon

Dust Devil July 1, 2010 · Jefferson County, Oregon

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

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A dust devil occurred at the Rockhound Show at the fairgrounds just south of Madras. Several canopies from vendors were destroyed with tarps in the trees. Although nobody was injured, a tray of rocks tossed and hit one man. A 25-lb lead ball that was used as a paperweight was found on top of an awning of a motorhome. A vehicle was forced into another vehicle.

Began near Madras (44.6179, -121.1381).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 233644. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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