Strong Wind — Tacoma Area, Washington
2012-12-17 · Tacoma Area, Washington
$40K
Property damage
40 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
In Lakewood, a large tree crashed through a house, narrowly missing a baby boy sleeping in his crib.
Wider weather episode
December 17--strong onshore flow prompted a number of warnings. Only a few of the warnings verified. About 15000 customers lost power in King, Pierce and Thurston counties.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 426077. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.