EF0 Tornado — Deschutes, Oregon

2017-04-13 · near Bend, Deschutes, Oregon

Event narrative

Brief apparent tornado lifting tumble weeds on Jewell school grounds. Lasted about a minute and moved off into an empty field before dissipating. No damage reported. Also 1/2 inch of hail accumulation with stones around 1/4 to 3/8 inches in diameter. Track estimated.

Wider weather episode

A brief tornado was spotted and recorded by the public in the Bend area during a period showers and thunderstorms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 690720. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.