Thunderstorm Wind in Marion County, Oregon

Thunderstorm Wind March 28, 2008 · Marion County, Oregon

40 mph

Estimated gust (35 kt)

$15K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A strong wind gust toppled a 60 foot tree, which was approximately a foot to a foot and a half in diameter. The tree fell on a car, trapping a man inside. The man was later helped out of the car, and no injuries were reported.

The wider storm

During the afternoon, in a cold and unstable airmass, thunderstorm activity formed across the forecast area. A few of these storms produced gusty winds which resulted in localized damage.

Began near Woodburn (45.1402, -122.8613).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 91572. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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