High Wind — Lower Columbia, Washington

2006-12-14 to 2006-12-15 · Lower Columbia, Washington

Event narrative

Approximately 52 to 57 kt gusts reported in Longview.

Wider weather episode

A very strong Pacific storm system plowed across the Pacific Northwest, bringing strong and damaging winds to southwest Washington. Wind speeds near 100 mph were seen on the coast and in the Willapa Hills, as well as winds speeds of 60-80 mph in Clark county and through the Columbia River Gorge. The storm brought widespread downed trees and power lines, and at the peak of the storm left nearly 500,000 homes across the region without power - some for days to come. Many roads and highways were left impassable due to downed trees.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 8782. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.