High Wind — Coast Range of Nw Oregon, Oregon
2016-03-09 to 2016-03-10 · Coast Range of Nw Oregon, Oregon
1
Direct deaths
$5K
Property damage
56 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A couple of weather reporting stations measured wind gusts up to 65 mph. The winds downed several large trees including one that fell onto a moving vehicle resulting in a fatality.
Wider weather episode
A deep low pressure system moved along the Northern Oregon coast and produced strong winds across the region. The winds took down trees and power lines that obstructed traffic and resulted in one fatality.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 625577. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.