EF0 Tornado — Morrow, Oregon

2011-04-14 · near Lexington, Morrow, Oregon

Event narrative

EF0 tornado, which was spotted by a resident, caused damage to a pump house on the farm south southwest of Lexington. Insulation was seen twisting up in the air and 2x4s from the pump house landed 100 yards to the southeast. Pea sized hail was seen prior to the damage and thunder was heard 10 minutes prior to the damage. Trees, grass, and weeds were seen blowing in various directions.

Wider weather episode

An unstable but strong west to northwest flow aloft produced scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and early evening across eastern Oregon.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 292735. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.