Excessive Heat — Greater Vancouver Area, Washington
2021-06-26 to 2021-06-29 · Greater Vancouver Area, Washington
3
Direct deaths
Event narrative
Record breaking temperatures for 3 days in a row. Vancouver (KVUO) recorded high temperatures of 108, 112, and 115 F. Three heat related deaths were reported in Clark County.
Wider weather episode
A high pressure heat dome over the region led to stretch of extreme heat, shattering records from June 26 through June 29. Hot temperatures resulted in many people seeking locations to cool off in local rivers and beaches, which led to one drowning, as well as multiple people going to local hospitals for treatment of typical heat-related medical symptoms, including one reported death.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 965817. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.