Strong Wind in Washington

Events

316

Deaths

27

Injuries

27

Damage

$27 million

• High Wind and Strong Wind in Washington, August 29, 20154 deaths · 4 injured · $3.6 million · 58 kt wind · 10 eventsHigh wind struck parts of Western Washington beginning around mid morning on Saturday August 29th and continued into the afternoon hours. Widespread tree damage and power outages occurred, about 450,000 in total.
• Strong Wind in Washington, April 30, 20103 deaths · 1 injured · 1 eventStrong winds and the resulting waves capsized an 18 foot fishing boat on Lake Celilo near Wishram. Four people were thrown off the boat. Three people drowned and 1 person suffered minor hypothermia.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Washington, January 13, 20212 deaths · 2 injured · $3.2 million · 62 kt wind · 14 eventsA strong cold front swept through eastern Washington on the morning of January 13th. Following moderate mountain snow and valley rain, severe winds raced through the region.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Washington, October 25, 20142 deaths · 1 injured · $2.0 million · 53 kt wind · 5 eventsA powerful autumn wind storm rolled through most of Western Washington Saturday evening, bringing wind gusts of 50-60 mph and knocking out power to over 150,000 people.
• Avalanche and High Wind in Washington, January 1, 20082 deaths · $50,000 · 70 kt wind · 5 eventsJust north of the Mount Baker ski area, 2 snowmobilers died and 1 was injured in an avalanche. Strong winds accompanied this weather event in portions of western Washington as well.
• Wildfire and Dust Storm in Washington, September 7 to 28, 20201 death · 2 injured · $15 million · 18 eventsVery dry and critical fire conditions over Eastern Washington during July and August produced dry fuels across the region. These fuels, with an incoming cold front's strong winds, created an outbreak of wildfires, blowing smoke, and dust late September 6th - 7th.
• Heavy Snow and High Wind in Washington, December 17 to 18, 20242 deaths · $14,000 · 59 kt wind · 12 eventsThe region saw widespread snow with a strong moist system moving through the Pacific Northwest. It brought near a foot of snow to portions of the Cascades and northern mountains of Washington on December 17 -18. It was followed by gusty winds near 60 MPH Thursday afternoon.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Washington, October 23 to 25, 20212 deaths · 52 kt wind · 11 eventsAn active weather pattern set up in October, bringing multiple rounds of wind and precipitation to both the lowlands and mountains of western Washington. A particularly stronger system in late October was responsible for stronger winds, heavier precipitation, and high surf.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Washington, November 13, 20171 death · 2 injured · $6.4 million · 60 kt wind · 12 eventsA strong Pacific weather system moved through Western Washington and produced wind gusts up to 70 mph in many parts of the region.
• Strong Wind in Washington, April 29, 20192 deaths · 1 eventA upper-level trough generated a few stronger showers up across southwest Washington. One of these showers produced a downburst of winds, enough to bring down a private plane causing two fatalities.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Washington, January 7, 200720 injured · $12 million · 65 kt wind · 4 eventsA strong lee side trough east of the Cascades led to strong damaging gravity wave winds. Where these gravity waves mixed down to the surface, extensive to catastrophic damages occurred.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Washington, October 18, 20071 death · 1 injured · $5.6 million · 54 kt wind · 11 eventsStrong winds knocked out power to about 300,000 customers throughout western Washington. One man died while kite surfing during the windstorm. A woman was injured after being struck by a fallen tree. Several homes were damaged by falling trees.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Washington, November 17, 20151 death · 1 injured · $6.0 million · 54 kt wind · 7 eventsWindy conditions lasted for several hours over most of western Washington. There were about 370,000 power outages reported throughout western Washington.
• Strong Wind in Washington, October 13 to 14, 20201 death · $1.0 million · 2 eventsA strong area of low pressure moved into the area on October 13, bringing gusty winds to much of Western Washington.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Washington, February 3 to 4, 20061 death · $400,000 · 63 kt wind · 5 eventsA strong winter storm brought high winds to portions of southwest Washington. Following are some high winds reported with this storm:Bay Center reported frequent gusts to 50 knotsOcean Park reported frequent gusts to 63 knotsToke Point reported 39 knots with gusts to 54…
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Washington, November 12 to 15, 200610 injured · $8.5 million · 82 kt wind · 14 eventsA pair of strong wind storms struck western Washington on the night of Nov 12th and early on the 13th, and again on the night of Nov 14th through the 15th.
• Damaging Winds and Strong Wind in Washington, May 30, 20201 death · $196,000 · 63 kt wind · 10 eventsA very warm and moist air mass moved northward from north-central Oregon into eastern Washington on May 30th. With an afternoon of convective heating, there were numerous strong to severe thunderstorms developing and moving across the state during the late afternoon hours.
• Dust Storm and High Wind in Washington, October 13, 20201 death · 1 injured · $120,000 · 52 kt wind · 5 eventsA cold front passed across eastern Washington on October 13th bringing strong, damaging winds. With the afternoon sun, the stronger winds aloft mixed down and brought strengthening gusts across central and southeastern Washington.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Washington, November 21 to 22, 20111 death · 1 injured · $105,000 · 50 kt wind · 6 eventsHigh wind occurred over the coast and northwest interior.
• Debris Flows and Flooding in Washington, January 13 to 19, 20111 death · $105,000 · 6 eventsA 66 year old state DOT worker was killed when a tree fell on Highway 203 south of Carnation, hitting him and his truck. Several mudslides blocked roads.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Washington, November 18 to 19, 20091 death · $45,000 · 93 kt wind · 9 eventsA tree branch broke in strong winds near Port Angeles. A few hours later that branch fell, killing a DOT worker while he was clearing another tree that had fallen.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Washington, December 25, 20111 death · 1 injured · $20,000 · 5 eventsA strong cold front brought high wind to the central coast and several northern zones. A 9 year old girl was killed when part of a tree fell on the vehicle she was in.
• Strong Wind in Washington, March 20, 20091 death · 1 injured · $20,000 · 1 eventStrong winds over Snohomish and Island counties lasted for several hours. A woman was killed in the Monroe area when a tree fell on the minivan she was driving.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Washington, November 5, 20091 death · $25,000 · 50 kt wind · 3 eventsAbout 15000 people lost power and one man was killed due to strong winds.
• Dust Storm and High Wind in Washington, May 3, 20101 death · $12,000 · 52 kt wind · 11 eventsA tight pressure gradient and a strong jet stream moved over the area behind a cold front resulting in a windstorm over Central and Eastern Washington. This resulted in extensive damage, as well as a dust storm from the Moses Lake area eastward into the Upper Columbia Basin.

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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.