Heavy Rain — Mason, Washington

1996-04-23 · near Hoodsport, Mason, Washington

Wider weather episode

High winds and heavy rain caused damage to homes and cut off power to 20,000 homes and businesses. Mudslides were also caused by the heavy rains. Winds 35 to 40 mph and gusting to 50 mph were reported on Lummi island. Two of the highest wind gusts reported were 58 mph at the Whatcom county courthouse and 72 mph at the county public works. 2.3 inches of rain fell in a six hour period that afternoon at Lake Cushman, and in the 24 hr period ending at 430 pm about 5 inches fell at Hoodsport.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5547275. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.