EF1 Tornado — Pierce, Washington

2015-01-18 · near Gig Harbor, Pierce, Washington

4.1 mi

Path length

175 yds

Path width

Event narrative

Tornado starting from about 4 miles wsw of Gig Harbor dissipating just ene of Gig Harbor. Tornado determination based on eye-witness reports and video. Maximum intensity EF1. Wind up to 110 mph. Path length 4.1 miles. Maxmimum width up to 175 yards.

Wider weather episode

Jan 18 there was a tornado. Had multiple reports of a tornado. First report was tornado moving east across SR 16 around 225 pm. Second report was at Harborview drive halfway between Burnham dr and Peacock hill ave. The tornado was then reported to move over the water of Gig harbor.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 553878. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.