South Central Oregon Cascades storm history
Storm events recorded in South Central Oregon Cascades, Oregon between 1950 and 2025.
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Hail
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Floods
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Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The Big Swamp Wildfire was started by lightning at 1630 PST on 08/01/22. As of 0530 PST on 09/01/22, the fire covered 110 acres and was 97 percent contained. 0 structures were lost, and 2.1 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts. One firefighter was killed by a fa…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 8 to 18 inches. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 1.80 inches at Seven Mile Marsh, and 1.50 inches at Annie Springs in Crater Lake National Park.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Emigrant Wildfire was discovered on August 24th. The fire started 24 miles southeast of Oakridge in Lane County, Oregon and burned into Douglas County, Oregon. The fire was caused by lightning. As of 430 AM PST on October 6th, it had burned 33,127 acres, was 62% contained, no…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Emigrant Wildfire was discovered on August 24th. The fire started 24 miles southeast of Oakridge in Lane County, Oregon and burned into Douglas County, Oregon. The fire was caused by lightning. As of 530 AM PST on September 30th, it had burned 33,096 acres, was 49% contained,…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Emigrant Wildfire was discovered on August 24th. The fire started 22 miles southeast of Oakridge in Lane County, Oregon and burned into Douglas County, Oregon. The fire was caused by lightning. As of 530 AM PST on August 31st, it had burned 19,527 acres, was 0% contained, no …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 18 to 54 inches at elevations above 4500 feet. A snowfall total of 48.7 inches was measured at Crater Lake. Precipitation amounts measured included: 4.40 inches at Diamond Lake, 3.40 inches at Summit Lake, 4.10 inch…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 8 to 18 inches. Snowfall reports included an amount of 15.3 inches at Crater Lake.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Crater Lake National Park reported 13.8 inches of snow on 02/01, while the National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated additional storm totals of 6 to 15 inches by the end of the storm. Additional precipitation amounts in the zone included 0.59 inches at Mt. Stella, and 0.64 inc…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 8 to 30 inches. Crater Lake reported 25.5 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Crater Lake National Park reported 12 inches of snow on 1/31, while the National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated partial storm totals of 6 to 15 inches by the end of the day. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 1.55 inches at Clearwater, 1.05 inches at Mt. Stella, and …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 6 to 20 inches. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 2.00 inches at Annie Springs, 1.00 inches at Summit Lake, 1.00 inches at Diamond Lake, and 1.29 inches at Clearwater.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 8 to 16 inches. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 1.40 inches at Annie Springs, 2.40 inches at Summit Lake, and 1.20 inches at Diamond Lake.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Red Wildfire was discovered on July 17th at 935 AM PST. The fire started 16 miles west-northwest to 18 miles west of Crescent, in the Diamond Peak Wilderness of Klamath County, Oregon. The fire was caused by lightning. As of 530 AM PST on October 1st, it had burned 2,200 acre…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Diamond Complex of Wildfires was discovered on July 16th at 639 PM PST. The complex consists of 32 fires, eventually consolidating into 2 fires. The fires started 18 miles southwest of Chemult in Douglas County, Oregon. The fires were lightning caused. As of 530 AM PST on Oct…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Middle Fork Wildfire was discovered on July 17th at 155 PM PST. The fire started 14 miles northeast of Union Creek, within Crater Lake National Park, extending from Klamath County, Oregon into Douglas County, Oregon. The fire cause is undetermined. As of 530 AM PST on Septemb…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Middle Fork Wildfire was discovered on July 17th at 155 PM PST. The fire started 14 miles northeast of Union Creek, within Crater Lake National Park, extending from Klamath County, Oregon into Douglas County, Oregon. The fire cause is undetermined. As of 530 AM PST on 09/01, …
Wildfire Wildfire
The Middle Fork Wildfire was discovered on July 17th at 155 PM PST. The fire started 14 miles northeast of Union Creek, within Crater Lake National Park, extending from Klamath County, Oregon into Douglas County, Oregon. The fire cause is undetermined. As of 530 AM PST on 08/01, …
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Persistent high pressure brought excessive heat to the South Central Oregon Cascades for 5 consecutive days from July 5th through July 9th, and on July 13th. Advisory conditions occurred from July 10th through July 12th. During the excessive heat, low temperatures were generally …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 12 to 34 inches. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 1.40 inches at Summit Lake. Snowfall of 54.5 inches was reported at Crater Lake National Park, and 50.9 inches at Odell Lake.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 6 to 16 inches. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 1.70 inches at Annie Springs, 2.30 inches at Summit Lake, 2.10 inches at Diamond Lake, and 1.50 inches at New Crescent Lake.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 6 to 20 inches. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 1.60 inches at Annie Springs, 1.70 inches at Summit Lake, and 1.80 inches at Diamond Lake.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 8 to 20 inches. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 0.70 inches at Annie Springs, 0.80 inches at Diamond Lake, and 1.40 inches at Summit Lake.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 10 to 26 inches at elevations above 5000 feet. Precipitation amounts in the zone ranged from 1.60 inches at Diamond Lake to 1.80 inches at Summit Lake, and 2.00 inches at Annie Springs.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National gridded snowfall analysis indicated 12 to 20 inches of accumulation. Annie Springs reported 16 inches, and Summit Lake reported 17 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 12 to 25 inches. Reports included 14 inches at Annie Springs Snotel, and 14 inches at Summit Lake Snotel.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
NOHRSC analysis indicated storm totals of 4 to 12 inches of snow from the Lake of the Woods area northward.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
On 08/13/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 54 to 66 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 92 to 100 degrees. On 08/14/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 60 to 72 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 94 to 104 degrees. On 08/15/23, reported low …
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
National gridded snowfall analysis indicated 18 to 38 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National gridded snowfall analysis indicated 9 to 20 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National gridded snowfall analysis indicated 12 to 28 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
National gridded snowfall analysis indicated 7 to 23 inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The national gridded snowfall analysis indicated snowfall of 8 to 18 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Crater Lake reported 21.6 inches of snow. Willamette Pass reported 15.5 inches of snow. National gridded snowfall analysis indicated 10 to 18 inches of snow in the zone.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
National gridded snowfall analysis indicated 8 to 18 inches of snow.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Big Swamp Wildfire was started by lightning at 1630 PST on 08/01/22. As of the last report at 0530 PST on 09/05/22, the fire covered 110 acres and was 100 percent contained. 0 structures were lost, and 2.3 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts. One firefighte…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Potter Wildfire was started by lightning and was first reported at 0900 PDT on 07/31/22. As of the last report at 0530 PST on 09/15/22, the fire covered 632 acres and was 99 percent contained. 0 structures were lost, and 15.8 million dollars had been spent on firefighting act…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Windigo Wildfire was started by lightning around 2300 PST on 07/29/22. As of the last report at 0530 PST on 09/05/22, the fire covered 1007 acres and was 100 percent contained. 0 structures were lost, and 18.8 million dollars had been spend on firefighting activities.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Windigo Wildfire was started by lightning around 2300 PST on 07/29/22. As of 0530 PST on 09/01/22, the fire covered 1007 acres and was 99 percent contained. 0 structures were lost, and 17.5 million dollars had been spend on firefighting activities.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Potter Wildfire was started by lightning and was first reported at 0900 PDT on 07/31/22. As of 0530 PST on 09/01/22, the fire covered 629 acres and was 96 percent contained. 0 structures were lost, and 13.1 million dollars had been spend on firefighting activities.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Potter Wildfire was started by lightning and was first reported at 0900 PDT on 07/31/22. As of 0530 PST on 08/01/22, the fire covered 400 acres and was 0 percent contained. 0 structures were lost, and nothing had been spend on firefighting activities.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Windigo Wildfire was started by lightning around 2300 PST on 07/29/22. As of 0530 PST on 08/01/22, the fire covered 1500 acres and was 0 percent contained. 0 structures were lost, and 1.5 million dollars had been spend on firefighting activities.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
On 07/25/22, reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 52 to 58 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 83 to 91 degrees. On 07/26/22, reported low temperatures ranged from 53 to 59 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 84 to 93 degrees. On 07/27/22, re…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The cooperative observer at Crater Lake National Park reported 16.9 inches of snow in around 12 hours, ending at 11/0800 PDT. The same observer reported an additional 19.2 inches of snow in 24 hours ending at 12/0800 PDT, an additional 25.0 inches of snow in 24 hours ending at 13…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
ODOT reported blizzard conditions 9WNW Diamond Lake on Highway 138. The Crater Lake cooperative observer reported 14.6 inches of snow in 24 hours ending at 04/0900 PST and an additional 9.5 inches of snow in 24 hours ending at 05/0900 PST. The cooperative observer 3NNW Lemolo Lak…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The cooperative observer at Lemolo Lake reported 26.0 inches of snow in 24 hours ending at 26/1000 PST. The cooperative observer at Crater Lake reported 24.0 inches of snow in 48 hours ending at 26/0900 PST and 27.0 inches of snow in 24 hours ending at 27/0800 PST. A spotter 2.8N…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The cooperative observer at Odell Lake East reported 18.0 inches of snow in 24 hours ending at 16/0900 PST.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A cooperative observer at Lemolo Lake reported 22.0 inches of snow in 24 hours ending at 12/1400 PST.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
On 08/10/21, the reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 37 to 47 degrees and the high temperatures ranged from 81 to 91 degrees. On 08/11/21, the reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 54 to 59 degrees and the high temperatures ranged from 82 to 90 degrees…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
On 06/26/21, the reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 51 to 56 degrees and the high temperatures ranged from 80 to 91 degrees. On 06/27/21, the reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 54 to 62 degrees and the high temperatures ranged from 86 to 99 degrees…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Thielsen wildfire started at 0830 PDT on 09/08/20. The cause was unknown. As of the last report at 0630 PST on 11/20/20, the fire covered 9975 acres and was 100 percent contained. 0 structures had been lost. 13.0 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |