Waterspout — Florence To Cape Blanco...out To 10 Nm, E Pacific

2015-03-22 · near Reedsport, Florence To Cape Blanco...out To 10 Nm, E Pacific

Event narrative

A waterspout was reported just offshore WNW of Reedsport Oregon. It lasted around 5 minutes and remained offshore through its life. A member of the public took a picture and reported it to KOIN in Portland. From there WFO Portland heard about it and relayed the report to WFO MFR.

Wider weather episode

A waterspout developed off the coast of southern Oregon near Reedsport. The spout remained offshore and lasted around 5 minutes.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (43.7400, -124.2000)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 556200. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.