Thunderstorm brings down tree in Grants Pass, damaging two homes

Thunderstorm brings down tree in Grants Pass, damaging two homes

A tree fell on two homes during a thunderstorm, trapping two people inside. The tree came down in the 3300 block of Rogue River Highway during heavy rain and wind. It severely damaged both homes.

Storm Topples Tree in Grants Pass, Damages Homes and Traps Two Residents

Courtesy of Rural Metro Josephine County GRANTS PASS, Ore. (May. 4, 2026) — A thunderstorm that swept through southern Oregon on Saturday afternoon brought heavy rain and strong winds that toppled a large tree, severely damaging two homes and briefly trapping two residents inside, authorities said. The incident occurred at approximately 4:47 p.m. on May 3 in the 3300 block of Rogue River Highway, according to emergency responders. Officials said…