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Strong Wind in Greater Vancouver Area, Washington

Strong Wind March 13, 2016 · Greater Vancouver Area, Washington

40 mph

Estimated gust (35 kt)

$3K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Several trees were downed in Clark County by strong winds. One large tree fell onto the train tracks in Ridgefield. An Amtrak train hit the tree and sustained minor damage.

The wider storm

A strong low pressure system produced strong winds across the region. The winds took down trees and power lines resulting in traffic obstructions and minor property damage.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 625587. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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