Report of tornado near Oregon City unconfirmed

Report of tornado near Oregon City unconfirmed

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Story Published: Aug 31, 2008 at 7:40 PM PST

Story Updated: Nov 21, 2008 at 12:30 AM PST

By KATU Web Staff

BEAVERCREEK, Ore. - A tornado may have briefly touched down southeast of Oregon City near Beavercreek Sunday evening, though there were no immediate reports of damage.

According to the National Weather Service, trained weather spotters tracking a strong thunderstorm believe a funnel cloud may have briefly touched down about 8 p.m. as the storm was moving south to southeast.

The thunderstorm included hail, gusty winds and dangerous lightning.

If you captured pictures of the funnel cloud, send them here.

 

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