Northern & Eastern Klamath County & Western Lake County storm history
Storm events recorded in Northern & Eastern Klamath County & Western Lake County, Oregon between 1950 and 2025.
266
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
2
Floods
2
Deaths
$4.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The Oregon State Police announced that a 65-year-old Arizona woman died and her 64-year-old husband had been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a crash involving a semi-truck in Klamath County. The incident took place at about 11:00 am and a reported four vehicles …
The Salem Statesman Journal reported that a California woman was killed when she lost control of her vehicle on ice and packed snow and collided with another vehicle. No precipitation was occurring at the time.
The Copperfield Wildfire was discovered on September 1st at 200 PM PST. The fire started 5 miles southeast of Chiloquin in Klamath County, Oregon. The fire cause is undetermined. As of 530 AM PST on September 15th, it had burned 3,822 acres, was 94% contained, 30 structures had b…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 3 to 12 inches. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 0.80 inches at Crazyman Flat, 0.82 inches at Strawberry, and 0.80 inches at Silver Creek.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Elk Wildfire was discovered on July 7th. The fire started 7 miles southwest of Beatty in Klamath County, Oregon. The fire was lightning caused. As of 530 AM PST on July 25th, it had burned 2,637 acres, was 100% contained, no structures had been destroyed, and it had cost $ 17…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 8 to 30 inches at elevations above 4500 feet. Precipitation amounts measured included: 1.63 inches at Klamath March, 1.00 inches at Taylor Butte, and 1.90 inches at Silver Creek.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 4 to 60 inches, including 4 to 18 inches at valley locations. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 2.91 inches at Beatty, 1.97 inches at Gerber Reservoir, and 1.04 inches at Strawberry.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 5 to 12 inches. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 1.10 inches at Chemult, 1.00 inches at Silver Creek, 0.80 inches at Crazyman Flat, and 0.40 inches at Quartz Mountain. Also, south winds were strong with gusts …
Wildfire Wildfire
The Buck Creek Wildfire was discovered on September 7th at 759 AM PST. The fire was located 13 to 30 miles southwest of Silver Lake, in the Yamsay Mountain Semi-Primitive Area on the Fremont-Winema National Forest in Lake County, Oregon. The fire was caused by lightning. As of 53…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Flat Top Wildfire was discovered on September 6th at 723 PM PST. The fire was located 10 miles north of Fort Rock, on the Deschutes National Forest in Lake County, Oregon. The fire was caused by lightning. As of 530 AM PST on September 25th, it had burned 36,362 acres, was 91…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Red Wildfire was discovered on July 17th at 1130 AM PST. The fire started 16 miles west-northwest to 18 miles west of Crescent, in Klamath County, Oregon. The fire was caused by lightning. As of 530 AM PST on 09/01, it had burned 784 acres, was 0% contained, no structures had…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Knot Wildfire was discovered on July 21st at around 300 PM PST. The fire started 4 miles southwest of Sprague River, in Klamath County, Oregon. The fire cause is undetermined. As of the last report at 530 AM PST on 07/26, it had burned 1,551 acres, was 85% contained, 2 struct…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
On 07/20/24, reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 40 to 61 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 93 to 103 degrees. On 07/21/24, reported low temperatures ranged from 50 to 64 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 90 to 100 degrees. On 07/22/24, …
Wildfire Wildfire
The Red Wildfire was discovered on July 17th at 1130 AM PST. The fire started 16 miles west-northwest to 18 miles west of Crescent, in Klamath County, Oregon. The fire was caused by lightning. As of 530 AM PST on 08/01, it had burned 428 acres, was 0% contained, no structures had…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Persistent high pressure brought excessive heat to Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County for 4 consecutive days from July 6th through July 9th, and on July 12th and 13th. Advisory conditions occurred on July 4th and 5th, and on July 10th and 11th. During the…
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Low temperatures recorded included: 21 at Beatty, 22 at Crescent, 26 at Hoyt Creek, 29 at Bly, and 31 at Gerber Reservoir.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Low temperatures recorded included: 28 at Crescent, 28 at Hoyt Creek, 29 at Bly, 29 at Beatty, 31 at Lakeview Agrimet, and 31 at Gerber Reservoir.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Low temperatures recorded included: 26 at Crescent, 22 at Beatty, 26 at Hoyt Creek, 29 at Bly, 29 at Lakeview Agrimet, and 31 at Gerber Reservoir.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Little Yamsay Wildfire was discovered on April 20th at 500 PM PST. The fire is located 25 miles southeast of Chemult. The fire is lightning caused. As of 530 AM PST on 05/27, it had burned 6,340 acres, was 100% contained, no structures had been destroyed, and it had cost $3.4…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Little Yamsay Wildfire was discovered on April 20th at 500 PM PST. The fire is located 25 miles southeast of Chemult. The fire is lightning caused. As of 530 AM PST on 05/03, it had burned 3,278 acres, was 30% contained, no structures had been destroyed, and it had cost $ 1.9…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 8 to 20 inches. Snowfall of 16.3 inches was reported at 0.7 W Crescent, and 16.2 inches at 9.1 S LaPine. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 1.70 inches at Crazyman Flat, and 0.70 inches at Strawberry.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 3 to 8 inches. Precipitation amounts in the zone included inches at 1.40 inches at Crazyman Flat, 0.80 inches at Quartz Mountain, and 0.80 inches at Silver Creek.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 3 to 12 inches. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 0.80 inches at Crazyman Flat, 0.40 inches at Quartz Mountain, and 0.40 inches at Strawberry.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 3 to 15 inches, with highest amounts in the northern part of the zone. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 0.30 inches at Quartz, 0.30 inches at Chemult Alternate, and 0.30 inches at Crazyman Flat.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 4 to 14 inches at elevations above 5000 feet. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 0.50 inches at Taylor Butte, 0.52 inches at Strawberry, 0.70 inches at Silver Creek, 1.00 inches at Chemult Alternate and 1.10 inc…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National gridded snowfall analysis indicated 6 to 12 inches of accumulation. Strawberry reported 7 inches. Quartz Mountain also received 7 inches. Crazyman Flat reported 12 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 3 to 12 inches. Snotel reports included 5 inches at Crazyman Flat, 5 inches at Strawberry, and 4 inches at Quartz Mountain.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Morgan Wildfire was discovered on September 18th at 144 PM PST. The fire is located 19 miles east of Bly, 21 miles west of Lakeview, and 8 miles north of Quartz Mountain. The cause of the fire is undetermined. As of 530 AM PST on 10/04, it had burned 2,289 acres, was 100% con…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Marsh Wildfire was discovered on September 23rd at around 300 PM PST. The fire is located 8 miles northeast of ChinChalo, which is considered part of Chiloquin. It is also in the Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, near the intersection of Silver Lake Highway and Military Cross…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Marsh Wildfire was discovered on September 23rd at around 300 PM PST. The fire is located 8 miles northeast of ChinChalo, which is considered part of Chiloquin. It is also in the Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, near the intersection of Silver Lake Highway and Military Cross…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Morgan Wildfire was discovered on September 18th at 144 PM PST. The fire is located 19 miles east of Bly, 21 miles west of Lakeview, and 8 miles north of Quartz Mountain. The cause of the fire is undetermined. As of 530 AM PST on 10/02, it had burned 2,289 acres, was 95% cont…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Golden wildfire started at 11:55 PST on 07/22/23. The location is 9 miles north of Bonanza. Humans caused the fire. As of the last report at 0530 PST on 08/06/23, the fire covered 2137 acres and was 100 percent contained. 46 residences and 71 outbuildings for a total of 117 s…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Golden wildfire started at 11:55 PST on 07/22/23. Humans caused the fire. As of 0530 PST on 08/01/23, the fire covered 2137 acres and was 83 percent contained. 46 residences and 71 outbuildings for a total of 117 structures had been lost, and 8.3 million dollars had been spen…
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Freezing low temperatures in northern and eastern Klamath County and western Lake County included: US97 at Chemult MP203.8 31, Crescent 29, Mazama 28, Klamath Marsh 26, and Beatty 28.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Freezing low temperatures in northern and eastern Klamath County and western Lake County included: Strawberry 32, Hoyt Creek 29, Bly Portable 27, Chemult Alternate 31, US97 at Chemult MP203.8 26, Crescent 26, Mazama 24, Klamath Marsh 23, and Beatty 24.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Freezing low temperatures in northern and eastern Klamath County and western Lake County included: Strawberry 32, Hoyt Creek 30, Bly Portable 30, Chemult Alternate 25, US97 at Chemult MP203.8 22, Crescent 25, Mazama 21, and Klamath Marsh 24.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Freezing low temperatures in northern and eastern Klamath County and western Lake County included: Strawberry 31, Hoyt Creek 30, Bly Portable 32, Chemult Alternate 32, US97 at Chemult MP203.8 28, Crescent 28, Mazama 22, Klamath Marsh 20, and Beatty 27.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Dillon Creek Wildfire was started by lightning and was first reported at 1513 PST on 05/20/23. The fire was located 16 miles southeast of Chemult, OR. As of 1330 PST on 06/05/23, the fire covered 3,119 acres and was 100 percent contained. 0 structures were lost, and $1.4M had…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Dillon Creek Wildfire was started by lightning and was first reported at 1513 PST on 05/20/23. As of 0630 PST on 06/01/23, the fire covered 3,119 acres and was 85 percent contained. 0 structures were lost, and $1.4 million had been spent on firefighting activities.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
National gridded snowfall analysis indicated 6 to 14 inches of snow, with highest amounts in the north and northwest portions of the zone.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National gridded snowfall analysis indicated 7 to 17 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National gridded snowfall analysis indicated 4 to 11 inches of snow.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The only reported low temperature from this zone was 30 degrees at Crescent.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A spotter 1W Crescent reported 9.2 inches of snow in about 12 hours, ending at 11/0700 PDT.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The Calimus RAWS recorded gusts to 66 mph at 03/1000 PST, to 74 mph at 03/1100 PST, and to 64 mph at 03/1200 PST. A spotter 1W Crescent reported 17.2 inches of snow in 24 hours ending at 04/0700 PST. The snow depth was 28 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A spotter 1W Crescent reported 10.0 inches of snow between 11/0730 PST and 12/0700 PST. The Coffee Pot Flat RAWS recorded a gust to 59 mph at 13/1044 PST and a gust to 67 mph at 13/1144 PST.
High Wind High Wind
The Calimus RAWS recorded gusts exceeding 57 mph nearly continuously during this interval. The peak gust was 64 mph recorded at 08/2200 PST.
High Wind High Wind
The Calimus RAWS recorded a gust to 61 mph at 24/0500 PST.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Bootleg fire started with a lightning strike around 1:42 PDT on 07/06/21 and grew rapidly, becoming the largest fire of the year thus far in the United States. It merged with the Log fire on 07/20/21 and the former Log fire was included in the Bootleg acreage. On 08/05/21, tw…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Log wildfire was discovered at 0600 PDT on 07/12/21. It was declared merged with the Bootleg fire on 07/20/21. As of the last report at 0630 PDT on 07/20/2021, the fire covered 10484 acres and was 0% contained. 0 structures were lost and 750000 dollars had been spent on firef…
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 21 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 19 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 17 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |