High Wind — South Coast, Washington

2020-12-21 · South Coast, Washington

Event narrative

Megler Bridge sensor (ODT76) measured wind speed of 55 mph gusting to 68 mph.

Wider weather episode

A series of strong Pacific fronts moved across the region bringing high winds to the coast with heavy rain across much of the area. The heavy rains resulted in flooding of some coastal rivers as well as small stream flooding and a debris flow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 934431. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.