Strong Wind — Okanogan Highlands, Washington
2025-05-31 · Okanogan Highlands, Washington
$500
Property damage
34 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Washington DOT reported trees down along SR 21 near mile marker 187.
Wider weather episode
A strong dry cold front moved through Eastern Washington on May 31. Wind speeds across the Basin ranged from the upper 30 mph range to low 50 mph range. Highest wind gust of 55 mph was reported by a RAWS station in Douglas. Winds over Northeast Washington ranged from 20 to 40 mph. These winds were strong enough to knock down trees over some of the highways in the area.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1267200. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.