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High Wind in Central Coast Range of W Oregon, Oregon

High Wind October 15, 2016 · Central Coast Range of W Oregon, Oregon

60 mph

Measured gust (52 kt)

$4K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Rockhouse RAWS weather station reported a peak gust of 60 mph. On top of Mary's Peak, approximately 3,000 feet in the Coast Range, a peak gust of 102 mph was recorded. A trained spotter reported a 5 inch diameter Cherry Tree and an 80 year old apple tree toppled. Many 2 inch branches scattered around the area. Oregon Department of Transportation reported that Highway 18 was closed at milepost 21 due to downed trees.

The wider storm

A deepening low pressure system passed north along the Coast bringing strong winds to Northwest Oregon.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 663021. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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