A state of emergency was declared for Manzanita immediately after the tornado; however, clean-up operations had to be delayed for two days as another storm system impacted the region.

The Storm Prediction Center noted a low possibility for thunderstorms in association with this system as it neared the coast, and primarily focused on the large-scale damaging wind threat.

[2] Subsequent enhancement of mid-level lapse rates from cold air aloft in combination with the aforementioned factors yielded a localized environment favorable to low-topped supercells along the immediate Oregon coast.

[3] Several potentially tornadic storms developed during the morning hours and impacted the state,[4] prompting a flurry of tornado warnings by the Portland branch of the National Weather Service.

The tornado traveled approximately 0.7 miles (1.1 km) through the center of the city,[8][9] reaching a maximum width of 225 yards (206 m) and causing extensive damage, before dissipating two minutes later near Highway 101.

[4] A second tornado, also originating as a waterspout, was confirmed in Oceanside—18 miles (29 km) south of Manzanita—around 9:00 a.m. PDT (16:00 UTC), dissipated without causing damage, and was rated EFU.

[14] A public shelter was temporarily opened at the Calvary Bible Church by the American Red Cross for displaced residents,[9] and volunteers from the relief group arrived to provide aid.

[18] Additionally, 35 members of the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay traveled to the city to help direct traffic and provide any assistance requested of them.

[14] Soon after the tornado, another powerful storm system—associated with the remnants of Typhoon Songda—impacted the region,[14] forcing residents to make quick, temporary repairs and delaying clean-up efforts until October 16.