Lightning — Deschutes, Oregon

1997-06-29 · near Bend, Deschutes, Oregon

Event narrative

Lightning blew up a large transformer and a small natural gas pipeline east of Bend. About 14,000 customers were without power for an hour. Twentyfive customers were without gas untill a section of the pipe was replaced.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5597479. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.