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Eugene -Springfield Area Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan <br />2. Hazard Descriptions <br />Picture 2-2. Source: The Register Guard - Skinner Butte Aug. 22, 2013. <br />Hail <br />Hail incidents are possible in the Eugene -Springfield area, generally during summer <br />thunderstorms. Hail damage is usually minor and few practical mitigation <br />alternatives are applicable. <br />Tornadoes <br />Tornadoes do occasionally occur in Oregon; however, it is not among the 39 states <br />with any reported tornado deaths since 1950. The tornado originated in Portland <br />Oregon causing significant damage and traveled in a northern direction to <br />Vancouver Washington. It crossed over the Columbia River, and entered <br />Vancouver Washington where it killed 6 people. In total, 300 people were injured <br />during this incident. <br />NOAA records (Portland office) show five historical tornadoes in Lane County. <br />• November 24, 1989: a tornado touched down in the south hills of Eugene, <br />uprooting several tall fir trees, and damaging utility lines and a camper, but <br />causing no injuries. <br />• 1984: a small tornado was reported near Junction City with damage to a <br />barn and shelter. <br />• 1975: a poorly documented tornado may have occurred near Eugene, with <br />very minor damage. <br />• 1951: a small tornado touched down near Eugene destroying a barn. <br />• 1937: a possible tornado uprooted hundreds of trees and demolished <br />summer homes and camps near McKenzie Bridge. <br />2-24 January 2020 <br />