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High Wind in Vancouver Area, Washington
High Wind December 26, 2002 – December 27, 2002 · Vancouver Area, Washington
The wider storm
A Pacific storm moving across the area produced strong winds that downed trees and caused widespread power outages. Ilwaco reported gusts to 65 mph. Cathlamet reported gusts to 66 mph which ripped off metal roofs and downed trees. County wide power outages were reported in Wahkiakum County. The Columbian reported a gust of wind blew the 555 foot grain ship, "Pacific Trader", off its anchor and pushed it into a dock at Berth 8. Trees were reportedly downed in the Vancouver-Salmon Creek-Hazel Dell areas, damaging two homes and disrupting traffic. No injuries were reported.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5325546. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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