Oregon Wind Storm - November 23, 1998

Oregon Wind Storm - November 23, 1998: "Oregon Wind Storm - November 23, 1998

Tye W. Parzybok & George H. Taylor

Oregon Climate Service

November 24, 1998

* Overview - During the afternoon and evening hours of Monday, November 23, 1998 most of Oregon was hit with high winds and periods of heavy precipitation. This marked the first major storm of the season with wind gusts to 100 mph along the coast and generally 50 to 70 mph elsewhere in Oregon. Downed trees and limbs knocked out power to thousands in the Willamette Valley and cluttered streets with debris."