High Wind — Sw Clark, Washington

2003-12-04 · Sw Clark, Washington

Wider weather episode

Strong easterly winds raised havoc in Southwest Washington. Winds reached 60 mph in Hockinson, were estimated to reach 60 mph in Battleground and 61 mph in Vancouver. Power was lost in Hockinson and Battleground. In Vancouver an 80 foot Douglas Fir tree with a diameter of 18 to 24 inches blew down. In Orchards a 30 foot Douglas Fir fell across the roof of a rental home. 6000 customers reportedly lost power. No injuries were reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5331738. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.