High Wind — Southern Willamette Valley Including Eugene, Oregon
1997-03-30 · Southern Willamette Valley Including Eugene, Oregon
1
Direct deaths
$1K
Property damage
Event narrative
At 1030 AM winds gusting to 45 mph and swell 3 to 4 feet capsized a boat on Fern Ridge reservoir. The sole occupant of the boat drowned, and his body was not recovered until April. Winds gusted to 60 mph at Veneta shortly after the boat capsized.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5606954. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.