Epic Windstorms in Eugene: A Look Back at Nature's Fury?

9/3/2024 (Permalink)

We rare leaders in wind damage restoration services in Lane County.

Our local North Eugene and Northwest Lane County team is trained and certified to restore wind-damaged properties. Eugene has faced its fair share of dramatic windstorms. Here are some of the most noteworthy ones that have left an indelible mark on the city:

Columbus Day Storm (1962): Known as the Big Blow, this storm remains one of the most significant windstorms to ever hit the Pacific Northwest. Wind gusts reaching up to 145 mph in some areas caused widespread devastation throughout Oregon, including Eugene.

Inauguration Day Storm (1993): This storm affected much of the Pacific Northwest and saw wind gusts reaching up to 94 mph in Eugene. The ferocious winds caused extensive damage to trees, power lines, and buildings, leaving the city reeling.

November 1981 Windstorm: Producing wind gusts up to 70 mph, this storm caused considerable damage and widespread power outages across Eugene. The city's infrastructure was significantly damaged, with many trees and power lines downed.

January 2008 Windstorm: Bringing wind gusts of up to 60 mph, this storm wreaked havoc on Eugene's trees and power lines, causing numerous outages and property damage throughout the area.

These windstorms are remembered not only for their impressive wind speeds but also for the significant impact they had on Eugene's landscape and community.

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