Oregon, 2000

High Wind in Oregon, February 14, 2000

February 14, 2000 · NWS BOI · 4 events in 4 counties and zones

4 high wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
4

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

The radar

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Event by event

4 high wind. Local standard time, as filed.

High Wind, Baker

When
February 14, 10:30 AM MST to 7:00 PM MST
Where
Baker forecast zone
Measured
70 kt (81 mph)
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
44.709, -117.675 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High Wind, Harney

When
February 14, 10:30 AM MST to 7:00 PM MST
Where
Harney forecast zone
Measured
70 kt (81 mph)
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
43.064, -118.968 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A strong North Pacific frontal system moved through Southeast Oregon during the early morning hours of the 14th. Behind the fornt, high winds caused considerable damage across Southeast Oregon with wind gust speeds estimated at up to 70 mph. The roof was torn from a home and 2 power poles were downed due to the high winds in Rome and 2 business signs were downed in Jordan Valley.

High Wind, Lower Treasure Valley

When
February 14, 10:30 AM MST to 7:00 PM MST
Where
Lower Treasure Valley forecast zone
Measured
70 kt (81 mph)
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
43.193, -117.623 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

High Wind, Malheur

When
February 14, 10:30 AM MST to 7:00 PM MST
Where
Malheur forecast zone
Measured
70 kt (81 mph)
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
43.193, -117.623 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

What these are

High Wind
Sustained non-thunderstorm winds of 40 mph or more for an hour, or gusts of 58 mph or more.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5133740, 5133741, 5133742, 5133743.