Debris Flow — Tacoma Area, Washington

2011-01-13 · Tacoma Area, Washington

Event narrative

About 4 feet of mud covered the West Valley Highway near Sumner.

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 277812. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.