Record Cold in the Central and Southern U.S.; Pacific Northwest Region Braces for Another Storm

An arctic air mass will continue over the Central and Southern U.S. producing widespread, record-breaking cold temperatures through Friday. An atmospheric river will impact the Pacific Northwest states over the weekend with heavy rain and high mountain snow. Read More >

Overview

Thunderstorms were developing around the Portland area, producing up to nickel-size hail. As storms spread east into northeast Portland, a stronger storm developed, producing a fast-moving tornado starting around 9th Ave. and Wygant St. and ending around 38th Ave. and Shaver St. The tornado brought down many tree limbs and a few large trees. Minor damage was also done to a few roofs and a chimney.

How rare are tornadoes in July in Oregon?

There have only been 5 recorded tornadoes in the month of July.

July 1, 2019 - Portland
July 25, 1937 (2 tornadoes) - Lowell and McKenzie Bridge
July 13, 1907 - Portland
July 14, 1894 - Needy

â€‹How many tornadoes have hit Portland?

There have been 5 recorded tornadoes within Portland City Limits.

July 1, 2019
October 28, 2018
April 5, 1972 (infamous Vancouver Tornado)
July 13, 1907
February 26, 1904

Large tree down on top of cars and power lines.
Photo from storm survey.

Velocity couplet showing tornado on radar

Tree down on car

Radar velocity image showing rotation from the tornado in the area where damage was observed.

Tree blown down onto a car.
Photo from storm survey.

Tree down in the middle of the street.
Photo from storm survey

Tornadoes:

Tornado - Northeast Portland
MULTNOMAH COUNTY

Date	July 1, 2019
Time (PDT)	5:24 pm (estimated)
EF Rating	0
Est. Peak Winds	80
Path Length	1.60 miles
Max Width	40 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0
Summary: Many large limbs down along the tornado path. At least three large trees were uprooted. Minor roof damage observed on at least two homes.

Track Map

Tornado Path in NE Portland

The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:

EF0 Weak 65-85 mph	EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph	EF2 Significant 111-135 mph	EF3 Severe 136-165 mph	EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph	EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph

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Record Cold in the Central and Southern U.S.; Pacific Northwest Region Braces for Another Storm

July 1, 2019 Northeast Portland Tornado