High Wind — Blue Mountains, Oregon

2000-05-16 · Blue Mountains, Oregon

Event narrative

High winds in Ladd Canyon contributed to the death of a motorist. The vehicle was pulling a trailer, which began to fishtail and later overturned. Ladd Canyon was earlier closed to mobile homes and oversized loads due to the high wind threat.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5143498. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.