Thunderstorm Wind in Jackson County, Oregon

Thunderstorm Wind July 7, 2015 · Jackson County, Oregon

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Mail Tribune newspaper and the police scanner indicated that numerous trees were knocked down in the Medford area. Some fell into power lines, causing multiple power outages. Other fell into vehicles and homes. Lightning also was the suspected cause of at least one structure fire.

The wider storm

A strong thunderstorm developed at the head of the Rogue Valley on the evening of 7/7/15. This storm spawned damaging winds from Ashland to Medford and small hail as well.

Began near South Medford (42.3218, -122.8841).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 578702. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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