Winter Storm — Lower Columbia, Washington

2001-11-13 to 2001-11-15 · Lower Columbia, Washington

Wider weather episode

A Pacific storm brought high winds and heavy rains to the area. More than 500 customers lost power due mainly to fallen trees and downed limbs in Ocean Park, Ilwaco, and the Cape Disappointment. In Wahkiakum County, Highway 4 was closed with 3 feet of water at Seal River, and at Grays River and Altoona Road. In Cowlitz County, 4100 lost power, including the entire town of Toutle. In 24 hours South Bend recorded 4.30 inches of rain, Long Beach 3.79 inches, and Francis in the Coastal Mountains reported 4.30 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5272645. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.