High Wind — Rogue Basin, Oregon

1998-02-06 · Rogue Basin, Oregon

Wider weather episode

A deep surface low travelled northward off of the Oregon coast creating a strong south-southeast pressure gradient. Sustained winds of 20 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 70 mph were reported across Southwest and South Central Oregon. This resulted in a few downed trees and power lines. Minor structual damage was reported in Grants Pass with a small section of a roof blown off. The highest reported gusts was reported along the coast at Cape Blanco with 81 mph. Other gusts include: 60 mph at Chiloquin, 65 mph Mt. Ashland Ski Lodge, 55 mph at Onion Mtn., 55 mph at Red Mound, 49 mph at NWSO MFR, 55 mph at Brookings, 50 mph at Bandon, 52 mph at North Bend and 44 mph at Talent. Approximately 2200 homes and businesses lost power in Jackson Co.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5631692. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.