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Excessive Heat — Central Willamette Valley, Oregon

June 26, 2021 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
16
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
—
Area
Central Willamette Valley

Event narrative (NOAA)

Temperatures across the area warmed into the 100s to mid 110s over a three day period. Record breaking temperatures up to 117 degrees were recorded in Salem, OR. A total of 18 heat related deaths were reported, including two middle aged men who drowned in the Willamette River on Saturday, June 26.

Other notable excessive heat events in Oregon

Greater Portland Metro Area · June 26, 202193 killedGreater Portland Metro Area · July 25, 20229 killedGreater Portland Metro Area · August 14, 20235 killedCentral Willamette Valley · July 28, 20224 killedGreater Portland Metro Area · August 11, 20213 killedCentral Oregon · June 27, 20212 killed

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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