Harney storm history
Storm events recorded in Harney, Oregon between 1950 and 2025.
121
Total events
6
Tornadoes
11
Hail
11
Floods
0
Deaths
$2.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Foster Flat RAWS measured a wind gust of 54 knots, originating from an outflow of a nearby thunderstorm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet Station OD152 recorded a 58 mph wind gust as showers passed overhead. No damages were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station BQFO3 Basque Hills recorded a wind gust of 59MPH associated with a passing thunderstorm.
Flood Flood
Hundreds of homes were impacted by flood waters, many with major damage and some were uninhabitable. Numerous residents were evacuated during the height of the flooding with some sheltering in hotels and Red Cross mass care facilities. Extensive damage to sewer system.
Flood Flood
Hundreds of homes were impacted by flood waters, many with major damage and some were uninhabitable. Numerous residents were evacuated during the height of the flooding with some sheltering in hotels and Red Cross mass care facilities. There was extensive damage to sewer system.
High Wind High Wind
Wagontire RAWS recorded a peak gust of 64 knots (74 mph) in Harney county, Oregon due to high winds that mixed to the surface from an atmospheric river. Sustained winds at Wagontire were 39 knots (45 mph) during the same hour that peak gusts were observed. At the same time, Riddl…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Law enforcement reported an average of 12 inches of snow around the region creating power outages and travel difficulties in the town.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A spotter reported 6 inches of wet snow north of Burns, OR leading to travel difficulties and multiple branches down across roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported a wind gust of 59 mph on their anemometer.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The mesonet station, CWFO3, measured 0.83 inches of rain.
High Wind High Wind
The RAWS at Riddle Mountain measured a gust of 58 knots.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Members of the public measured 7.0-11.0 inches of snow in the Fields, OR and near Burns, OR.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A trained spotter measured 13.0 inches of snow and reported that this was the heaviest snow they had experienced in 25 years.
High Wind High Wind
Several mesoscale network stations reported winds in the range of 60-70 mph over high mountains and near highways.
Flood Flood
A trained spotter reported frequent lightning and 1.0 inches of rain in 20 minutes causing over a foot of standing water in agricultural fields. He also reported that Trout Creek Road was impassable due to washed out portions of the road.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The mesonet station SNWO3 28.2 miles north of Riley, OR measured 0.80 inches of rain.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A pilot report remarked that a small tornado to the surface was visible near Riley, OR. Haze made it hard to retain any other details. This was likely a brief landspout.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A trained spotter measured 1.05 inches of rain in about 45 minutes near Andrews, OR.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The mesonet station, ATFO3, near Burns, OR measured 0.81 inches of rain.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The mesonet station, FGO3, 1 miles west southwest of Frenchglen, OR measured 0.85 inches of heavy rain.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The mesonet station, FLFO3, at Foster Flat one mile west of Frenchglen, OR measured 0.83 inches of heavy rainfall.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A member of the public submitted a photo of a funnel cloud near Crane, OR.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The mesonet station OD219 2.5 miles southeast of Drewsey measured a wind gust near 65 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter near Drewsey, OR reported a blown down willow tree and small hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The mesonet station ATFO3 at Antelope measured a 53 knot wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were knocked down on Pine Creek Road.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The mesonet station FCKO3 16.0 miles east southeast of Frenchglen measured 1.50 inches of heavy rain.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The mesonet station FGFO3 1.1 miles southwest of Frenchglen measured 0.66 inches of heavy rain.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The ASOS station at Burns airport measured 0.74 inches of heavy rain.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The mesonet station LMCO3 measured 1.11 inches of heavy rain.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The mesonet station RLYO3 measured 1.22 inches of heavy rain.
High Wind High Wind
The mesonet station OD111 at Catnip Mountain measured a gust of 59 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Winds were gusting at 40 mph causing large snow drifts, especially on roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 52 mph was recorded at the Burns, OR airport ASOS.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Mesonet station, SLVO3, near Frenchglen measured 1.50 inches of total rainfall.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Mesonet station, LMCO3, near Little McCoy Creek measured 2.23 inches of total rainfall.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A member of the public measured 1.49 inches of total rainfall near Fields.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust associated with a strong thunderstorm brought several trees down near the Ontario airport. Multiple power outages were also reported.
High Wind High Wind
Antelope RAWS measured a 66 MPH wind gust and Riddle Mountain a gust to 63 MPH with other Mesonet sites reporting upper 50 MPH winds.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Trained spotters reported 6 to 9 inches of new snow across Harney County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Trained spotters reported 7 inches of new snow in Burns and 10 inches 15 miles north of Andrews.
Hail Hail
BLM employees reported golf ball hail at the Frenchglen BLM office.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado was observed and reported just South of French Glen. No damage was reported.
Hail Hail
A social media post reported quarter size hail 6 miles south of Pueblo Mountain.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Harney County Dispatch reported trees and power lines down in Burns due to damaging thunderstorm winds.
Flood Flood
Flooding occurred along the Silvies River around the Burns, Oregon area and surrounding fields and roads.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Trained spotters reported 6 inches of moderate wet snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Reports of 8 to 10 inches of snow at Burns and Drewsey were received through social media.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Trained spotters around Harney County reported 5 to 7 inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Trained spotters across Harney County reported 4 to 8 inches of snow and 16 inches near Andrews.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |