EF1 Tornado — Yamhill, Oregon

2013-06-13 · near Mc Minnville, Yamhill, Oregon

0.2 mi

Path length

53 yds

Path width

Event narrative

A tornado touched down near the intersection of 14th St. and NE Kirby St. in McMinnville Oregon. Several 8-10 inch diameter trees were snapped at this location. The tornado continued Southeast for one block through a residential neighborhood with some tree damage noted. The tornado lifted a camper and deposited it over a chain link fence in a nearby industrial area and lofted 300 pound trellises. This damage was consistent with EF1 wind speeds. The tornado dissipated as it moved Southeast of 11th Ave and Lafayette. Some straight line wind damage was noted at a nearby park after this time.

Wider weather episode

A cool area of low pressure moved across Western Oregon producing several funnel clouds and one confirmed tornado.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 457435. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.