Debris Flow — Hood Canal Area, Washington

2011-01-14 · Hood Canal Area, Washington

Event narrative

A large mudslide fully blocked US Highway 101 near Hoodsport.

Wider weather episode

A 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.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 277811. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.