Oregon, 2000

Damaging Winds in Oregon, October 29, 2000

October 29, 2000 · NWS MFR · 2 events in 2 counties and zones

Based on satellite imagery and lightning detection data, a Special Marine Warning was issued for the southern Oregon coastal waters. At the time of the warning, it appeared that an organized area of convection was developing over the warning area.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
2

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.

What happened

The episode as NWS MFR wrote it up.

Based on satellite imagery and lightning detection data, a Special Marine Warning was issued for the southern Oregon coastal waters. At the time of the warning, it appeared that an organized area of convection was developing over the warning area. This warning did not pan out as development slowed soon after the warning was issued. Only a few thunderstorms developed in the area.

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Event by event

2 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Coos

When
October 29, 7:33 AM PST to 9:30 AM PST
Where
Coos County, Countywide
Reported by
OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Coordinates
43.133, -124.083

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Thunderstorm Wind, Curry

When
October 29, 7:33 AM PST to 9:30 AM PST
Where
Curry County, Countywide
Reported by
OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Coordinates
42.467, -124.167

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What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

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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: 5158796, 5158797.