The tornado didn’t destroy Manzanita. That’s the rallying cry from a town that, one year ago Saturday, appeared to have been blown straight into Oz from a tornado that stormed through the very heart of downtown Manzanita. “On the tourism side, we are still dealing with the perception that Manzanita was severely damaged or destroyed,”…
Manzanita 80% to normal 6 months after tornado
MANZANITA, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s been 6 months since Manzanita was rocked by an EF2 tornado, leaving the city with substantial damages. The October 14 tornado took a path right along Laneda Avenue, spewing debris and damaging local businesses. Half a year later, Manzanita residents are still working hard to get things back in order.…
Manzanita Still Picking Up The Pieces After October Tornado
MANZANITA, Ore. — Five months following a tornado that rose up out of the Pacific Ocean and made landfall, the city of Manzanita still looks like something bad happened there. Two businesses still have not rebuilt, even though there are signs reconstruction has started. Homes have boarded up windows. Chimney’s are still toppled over or…
Two tornadoes confirmed on Oregon coast; 128 homes damaged in Manzanita
A tornado barreled through the small coastal community of Manzanita Friday morning, leaving behind torn roofs, damaged homes and destroyed businesses. Thousands are without power, while utility crews prepare for an even worse storm Saturday. The National Weather Service based in Portland said its preliminary data confirmed the tornado was an EF2 and had maximum…