Storm Surge/Tide in Washington

Events

15

Deaths

0

Injuries

1

Damage

$2.0 million

• Storm Surge in Washington, March 3, 1999$1.0 million · 1 eventTidal overflow due to high winds and heavy surf (to 35 feet) flooded some homes and damaged roads and city utilities.
• Storm Surge in Washington, December 15, 20001 injured · $650,000 · 1 eventAbout 50 homes in the Sandy Point area suffered damage from seas 10-12 feet in height. 10 homes suffered major damage, in part due to driftwood that smashed into the homes along with the surf. One woman was injured from debris in the surf. Wind with this event gusted to 52 mph.
• Storm Surge in Washington, December 16, 2001$250,000 · 1 eventHeavy surf struck the Sandy Point/Birch Bay area sending water flowing across patios, decks and into homes. The surf, driven by 50 mph winds, was up to 10 feet high. Advanced warning allowed people to board up windows and secure property.
• Storm Surge in Washington, January 2 to 3, 2003$90,000 · 5 eventsHigh tides, along with low pressure and occasional strong winds and heavy rains, produced flooding along the coast and in the northern marine areas of western Washington. Several roads were closed including SR 109 in Ocean Shores and parts of Highway 101.
• Storm Surge and High Wind in Washington, January 26, 201254 kt wind · 4 eventsHigh wind occurred in the Admiralty Inlet area. Storm surge destroyed fences and yards in the Sandy point and Admiralty Inlet areas.
• Storm Surge and High Surf in Washington, January 2, 20032 eventsThe new year started with a very potent Pacific storm that churned up huge seas along the South Washington Coast. Buoys just off shore reported heaviest seas in the mid to upper 20 foot range.
• Storm Surge in Washington, November 8, 2002$5,000 · 1 eventCoastal flooding damaged a restaurant and spilled debris over a few roads.
• Storm Surge in Washington, March 12, 20021 event25 foot seas combined with high tides cause minor coastal flooding near the north jetty of Grays Harbor
• Storm Surge in Washington, January 2, 20031 eventTidal overflow during one of the highest tides of the year resulted in significant flooding along estuaries and low-lying coastal area. There was 4 feet of water over Highway 101 in Raymond and significant flooding of Highway 101 near Potter Slough and Nemah.

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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24.