Thunderstorm Wind — Wheeler, Oregon

2016-06-08 · near Waterman, Wheeler, Oregon

Event narrative

Driver witnessed the tornado then drove through the rear flank downdraft where they observed damaging wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph.

Wider weather episode

A few severe thunderstorms developed with good rotation associated. One of these storms managed to produce a short-lived tornado. In addition to the tornado a wind gust about 70 MPH was reported 14 miles east of Mitchell. That same area received golf ball (1.75) hail. Other areas that received hail ranging from penny to golf ball in size were: 1.75 2 miles N of Monument, 1.75 in Monument, 1.00 just east northeast of Ukiah, 1.00 a mile northeast of Ukiah, 0.88 14 miles north northwest of Dayville, and 0.75 9 miles southeast of Spray.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 630806. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.