High Wind — Lower Columbia, Washington

2015-12-21 · Lower Columbia, Washington

Event narrative

There were numerous reports of large trees down on homes and cars in the Kelso, Longview, Columbia Heights, and Lake Sacajawea areas with significant damage.

Wider weather episode

High winds impacted Southwest Washington as a 980 millibar low moved onshore in Pacific County. The winds resulted in widespread tree damage and power outages.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 611906. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.