Volcanic Ash in Washington

1 volcanic ash events since 2005

Every volcanic ash event the National Weather Service has filed in Washington, year by year, with the most significant episodes. Ash from an eruption that fell on land or reduced visibility.

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The most significant volcanic ash episodes in Washington.

Tornadoes
Tropical storms and surge
Floods
Wind
Hail
Winter weather
Heat and drought
Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
Marine and coastal
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The record

Events: 1
Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Damage: None recorded

Every year

The most significant

Ranked by deaths, injuries, damage and size together.

Volcanic Ash in Washington, March 9, 20051 eventVolcanic ash associated with a small eruption from Mount Saint Helens moved east across the Yakima Valley. A thin coating of ash fell across parts of the Yakima Valley.

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Sources

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.