Dust Devil — Jefferson, Oregon

2010-07-01 · near Madras, Jefferson, Oregon

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 233644. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.