Thunderstorm Wind in Jackson County, Oregon

Thunderstorm Wind March 13, 2011 · Jackson County, Oregon

70 mph

Estimated gust (61 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Numerous trees were broken or uprooted when the squall line went through. ODOT reported Oregon Highway 62 was closed by fallen trees. A house, shed, and mobile home in Rogue River were destroyed by falling trees. Another house was destroyed in Jacksonville.

The wider storm

A strong squall line developed over the coastal waters this day and moved onshore. Squall lines are unusual enough over the Oregon waters, but this one moved over the coastal range and brought severe winds and hail to the west side interior valleys...which is very unusual. Many trees were uprooted or broken, and a number of major roads were closed by fallen trees. 75,000 homes lost power due to this storm.

Began near Ashland (42.2000, -122.7000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 280746. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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