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A strong thunderstorm produced wind gusts strong enough to down several trees, with several photos from the public showing trees snapped at the trunks, powerlines either toppled or snapped at the base, and damage to residential fencing from a snapped tree. Another public report also indicated that a tree had fallen onto a home in the area.
Lightning hit a main electrical transmission line at the Pilot Butte substation and knocked out power to 31,500 people until power was restored at 6:08 PM PST.
Thunderstorms which moved through Deschutes County brought small hail and wind gusts to 40 knots. The winds knocked down tree branches and caused local power outages.
Lightning struck a transformer near Tumalo on Twin Bridges Road. This briefly knocked out power to around 24 homes nearby in Bend. Lightning also sparked several small fires nearby.
During a snowstorm, lightning struck a 230,000 volt transmission line just east of Bend. Power was briefly lost to around 25,000 customers in and around Bend.
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A major severe weather event by Pacific Northwest standards occurred over central and northeast Oregon and southeast Washington on May 30th. A powerful upper level storm system moved across the area during the afternoon and evening helping to trigger severe thunderstorms. The airmass was unusually unstable for this area of the country with surface dewpoints well into the 60s. With strong upper level winds in place the stage was set for numerous fast moving intense storms through the afternoon and early evening. Numerous reports of large hail and damaging winds were received with most of the hail falling in central Oregon. There were multiple reports of significant hail (2 inch in diameter) and winds in excess of 75 mph. Winds were estimated as high as 115 mph in Wasco County, OR.
A powerful upper storm system combined with modest low and mid level moisture to yield scattered strong to severe storms and flash flooding. Storms developed first across the higher terrain of central Oregon nearer the Cascades and adjacent Ochoco mountains. Storms then built northward with hail and damaging winds along the way.
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DCSO Makes Arrest In Alfalfa Shooting
BEND, OR -- A Bend man faces charges in connection with an Alfalfa area shooting that left another man dead. The body of 53-year-old Neil Martell was found June 30th near Mayfield Pond. Detectiv...
New Route For Fourth Of July Pet Parade
BEND, OR -- Bend’s annual Fourth of July Pet Parade returns this year with a new route. Bend Parks and Rec announced parade staging will be at Harmon Park at 9 a.m. Monday. Then at 10, the...
Authorities Investigate Shooting Death Near Redmond
REDMOND, OR -- On Sunday morning, the Oregon State Police and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to 5677 SW Young Avenue in Redmond and located an adult male, identified as 45-year-old...
Bend Man Killed At Dillon Falls Identified
BEND, OR -- A Bend man was killed when he went over Dillon Falls in an innertube. Bystanders called 911 just before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, after the 41-year-old had been missing about half an hour.&...
Bullets Strike Home During SW Redmond Shooting
REDMOND, OR -- Redmond Police are investigating a weekend shooting near SW 35th and Antelope. Initial reports of multiple shots fired came in at about 1:07 a.m. Saturday. One neig...
FOUND: Redmond Police Seeks Missing Teen
REDMOND, OR -- Redmond police are searching for a teen who may be in danger after running away. The agency says 15-year-old Briseis Nelson was reported as a runaway Monday morning; she was ...
Local Clerks See Rise In Records Requests Related To "Big Lie"
BEND, OR -- Oregon’s Secretary of State says elections offices are still dealing with misinformation from two years ago, as they try to prepare for the upcoming election. According to...
Local Democrat Eyes Finish Line In Congressional Race
TERREBONNE, OR -- Two women from opposite ends of the newly redrawn Fifth Congressional District both say they’re the better candidate. During a meeting with local business leader...
Nonprofit Provides Beds For Needy Kids
BEND, OR -- A local nonprofit wants to make sure every child in Central Oregon has their own bed. When Sleep In Heavenly Peace volunteers reach a home, they often find children have been sleepin...
Shepherd's House Adds Cooling Shelter Location
(UPDATE) -- Shepherd’s House Ministries will open daytime cooling shelters at their facilities in Bend and Redmond from Monday to Friday, July 25-29, from 11:00am-6:00pm. There are now two...
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What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
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Bend, Oregon
| City | Bend |
| County | Deschutes |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 97701, 97702, 97703, 97707, 97708, 97709 |
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