176 NOUS46 KPQR 142138 PNSPQR ORZ001>008-010>016-WAZ019>022-039-040-045-046-150800- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Portland OR 238 PM PDT Sun Jun 14 2020 ...NWS PRELIMINARY DAMAGE SURVEY INFORMATION FOR JUNE 13, 2020 TORNADO IN DAMASCUS OREGON... National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the path of a weak tornado that occurred in Damascus, Oregon during the evening hours of Saturday June 13, 2020. Results of that damage survey are below: Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak Wind: 75 MPH Path Length /statute/: 2.05 miles Path Width /maximum/: 600 yards (approximately 1/8 mile) Fatalities: None. Injuries: None. Start Date: June 13, 2020 Start Time: 628 PM PDT Start Location: 0.5 miles southwest of Damascus, Oregon Start County: Clackamas, Oregon Start Lat/Lon: 45.4100 / -122.4700 End Date: June 13, 2020 End Time: 639 PM PDT End Location: 1.5 miles east of Damascus, Oregon End County: Clackamas, Oregon End Lat/Lon: 45.4180 / -122.4280 Note: Start and end times above are approximate and are estimated from a combination of radar data, and timestamps on videos from several members of the public who captured the event. The only discernible damage was to numerous trees, mostly small and medium size branches. There were 5 trees (all pine or poplar) noted that were either snapped off, or uprooted. The most significant property damage was noted near Royer Road in Damascus, where a large poplar tree was uprooted from very wet soil. This tree subsequently landed on parked vehicles, significantly damaging three of them. Otherwise, no structural damage to homes, roofs, windows, or outbuildings was observed. The National Weather Service in Portland would also like to sincerely thank the many members of the public who shared video and pictures of this tornado; and also the several residents who shared their stories and experiences with us today on the damage survey. All of this information was very helpful in documenting this event. Finally, a graphic with a damage map and other pertinent information as outlined above should be available by 330 PM PDT Sunday via the NWS Portland webpage and social media accounts. EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph EF5...Violent...>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Miller/Bishop