Marion County, Oregon
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1960 and 2025, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
11
Tornado reports
5
Hail reports
23
Floods since 1996
84
All events
0
Deaths
$6.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Marion County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 11 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
On December 14th at 11:40 AM PST, a tornado with an Enhanced Fujita Scale rating of EF2 moved northeast across the community of Aumsville, Oregon. The estimated length of the tornado path was 5 miles with a width of 150 yards. There were two minor injuries, fifty structures damag…
A lightning started wildfire burned 2719 acres in the Mt Hood National Forest in the area of Olallie Lake. Total cost of fighting the fire was $4.3 million. No buildings were lost and there were no injuries or deaths.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Received pictures from the public via email of a funnel cloud near Mount Angel the morning of April 21st. MRMS indicated weak/shallow convection in the area around the time of the report.
Flood Flood
Pudding River at Aurora. Reached minor flood (22 ft) 2/25 2300 PST. Peaked at 23.04 ft 2/26 at 1500. Fell below flood 2/28 midnight.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused minor flooding along the Pudding River near Aurora.
Hail Hail
Public report of 1 inch hail. No known report of damage. Duration of event estimated from radar.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A National Weather Service Skywarn Spotter observed a funnel cloud south of Salem.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A weak tornado occurred in rural Woodburn, confirmed by video and supported by damage photos obtained from the public. Rated EF-0 with winds estimated between 61-74 mph. Damage to two residential properties.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Report of funnel cloud about 1 mile north of Turner, Oregon. Location and track of funnel cloud estimated.
Flood Flood
The gage on the Santiam River at Jefferson (JFFO3) crested at 15.3 feet. Flood stage is 15.0 feet. No damage was reported.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of pennies accumulated up to 2 inches deep on the ground.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of several small to medium size tree branches blown down.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Lots of precipitation.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Lots of rain fall from the public.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CoCoRaHS report of significant rainfall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 6-8 inch diameter tree branches blown down.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Station AU762 in Salem.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
This is an 8 hour rainfall total.
Flood Flood
The Pudding River at Aurora crested at 22.7 feet around 4 AM on April 11th, which is 0.7 foot above flood stage.
Flood Flood
The Santiam River at Jefferson crested at 15.8 feet around 11 PM on April 8th, which is 0.8 foot above flood stage.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A small funnel cloud was reported southeast of Dundee and a picture was relayed to the National Weather Service by KGW-TV.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
There was damage to multiple small shrubby trees just north of the railroad track along Libby Ln. There was also a sign knocked over at the NW corner of Libby Ln and Jefferson-Marion Rd, but whether or not it was caused by a tornado could not be determined. The tornado was likely…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado started on Boones Ferry Rd NE, west of the Aurora airport. Greenhouses in the area sustained damage, and the tornado continued to travel east across the airport property. Two planes were flipped at Willamette Aviation Services. The tornado ended near Airport Rd NE.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused the Pudding River near Aurora to flood. The river crested at 24.16 feet, which is 2.16 feet above flood stage.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A Funnel Cloud was spotted by a driver driving on I-5 around noon.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A member of the public reported a funnel in Aumsville around 8 pm.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A Funnel cloud was reported over Evergreen Estates near the corner of 11th Street and Evergreen Court.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A couple of people reported a cold core funnel cloud between Woodburg and Gervais, OR around 145 pm. Some damage was reported in this area around the same time, but a NWS storm survey determined the damage was more consistent with straight line wind damage than from a funnel clou…
Lightning Lightning
Multiple sources reported that lightning struck a residence in Woodburn, OR on the Oregon Golf Association Golf Course causing a significant fire. The second floor of the home was completely destroyed.
Flood Flood
The Pudding River at Aurora reached flood stage at 1130 AM on February 16th 2014. The river crested at 22.4 feet at 500 AM on February 17th, and fell below flood level at 930 AM PST on February 18th.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused the Willamette River at Salem to overflow its banks and flood low lying areas. The Willamette River crested at 29.4 feet on January 20th at 8 pm PST, 1.4 feet above flood stage.
Flood Flood
Widespread low-land flooding occurred in Marion County, resulting in considerable flood damage to homes in southeast Salem and Turner. Residents of 300 homes in Turner had to be evacuated, including 90 residents of the Turner Retirement Home.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain combined with snowmelt runoff to produce flooding on the Pudding River. The Pudding River at Aurora crested at 23.3 feet on January 19th at 13:30 PST.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain combined with snowmelt runoff to produce flooding on the Santiam River. The Santiam River at Jefferson crested at 15.4 feet on January 17th at 04:27 PST.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain combined with snowmelt runoff to produce flooding on the North Santiam River. The North Santiam River near Mehama crested at 11.7 feet on January 16th at 17:00 PST.
Flood Flood
Heavy rainfall over the area caused the Pudding River to overflow its banks and flood farmland.
Flood Flood
Heavy rainfall over the area caused the Pudding River to overtop its banks and flood farmland.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was reportedly spotted over McNary Feild in Salem, but stayed aloft and never touched down. NWS WSR-88D Doppler radar indicated many convective showers around the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report called in by a former spotter, strong gusty winds brought numerous trees down along Hwy. 22. Other reports from this storm included wind gusts strong enough to snap Cottonwood tree branches estimated at 10 to 12 inches in diameter along Hwy. 214.
Flood Flood
Heavy rainfall over the area caused the Pudding River to overtop its banks and flood farmland.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused the Santiam River near Jefferson to overflow its banks and flood low lying areas.
Lightning Lightning
A lightning strike damaged electrical and computer equipment at a sewage treatment plant, causing a back-up in sewage treatment and discharge, as well as extensive damage.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total precipitation was 4.58 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total precipitation was 6.39 inches at the Detroit Lake Agricultural Station.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total precipitation was 5.40 inches.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Reported by the Air Traffic Control Tower personnel, and dissipated shortly thereafter.
Hail Hail
Reported residents estimated half an inch accumulations on the ground.
Flood Flood
The Pudding River at Aurora crested at 21.9 feet on January 5th. Flood stage for this river is 22.0 feet.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
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