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Central Chelan County, Washington
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 2021 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
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Tornado reports
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Hail reports
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Floods since 1996
68
All events
2
Deaths
$983.4M
Property damage
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Sheriff responded to fatal crash along Road B near Road 18 and 20. Ephrata had ice accumulations of above a tenth of an inch.
Sheriff responded to fatal crash along Road B near Road 18 and 20. Ephrata had ice accumulations of above a tenth of an inch.
At 1545 PST, a vehicle containing 9 people crashed at the SR-395 interchange along I-90 near Ritzville. One fatality and 9 injuries were reported. Light freezing rain was occuring at the time with Washington DOT sensor TRITZ reporting trace amounts. It is believed to be have been…
Labor Mountain Fire started on September 1 by lightning. It was located 10 miles North of Cle Elum. It burned 42721 acres of timber. Cost is estimated. Fire was contained on October 30.
Lower Sugarloaf Fire started on September 1 by lightning. It was located 12 miles Northeast of Leavenworth. It burned 42956 acres of timber. Cost is estimated. It was contained on October 19.
Lower Sugarloaf Fire started on September 1 by lightning. It was located 12 miles Northeast of Leavenworth. It burned 42956 acres of timber. Cost is estimated.
Labor Mountain Fire started on September 1 by lightning. It was located 10 miles North of Cle Elum. It burned 42721 acres of timber. It continued through September. Cost is estimated.
The Pioneer Fire continued through the month of September. It started on June 8. It is located 10 miles Southeast of Stehekin, Washington. It burned 38735 acres of timber and short grass while active. The cost of the fire is estimated.
The Pioneer Fire continued through the month of September. It started on June 8. It is located 10 miles Southeast of Stehekin, Washington. It burned 38735 acres of timber and short grass while active. The cost of the fire is estimated.
The Pioneer Fire continued through the month of July. It started on June 8. It is located 10 miles Southeast of Stehekin, Washington. It burned 38735 acres of timber and short grass while active. The cost of the fire is estimated.
The Pioneer Fire continued through the month of July. It started on June 8. It burned 38735 acres of timber and short grass while active. The cost of the fire is estimated.
The Pioneer Fire was started on June 8 and continued through the end of the month. It burned 4711 acres of timber and short grass by June 26. The cost of the fire is estimated.
The White River and Irving Peak Fires began after a lightning storm passed through the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest on August 11 and was active through October. The Irving Peak and White River fires are located approximately 15 miles northwest of Plain, WA. They have burned…
Minnow Ridge Fire started on September 9 by undetermined factor. It burned through October. It is located 10 miles NE of Lake Wenatchee, WA. It burned 5350 acres rugged, steep timber terrain. Due to its proximity, it was grouped with White River and Irving Peak fires.
Minnow Ridge Fire started on September 9 by undetermined factor. It is located 10 miles NE of Lake Wenatchee, WA. It burned 5350 acres rugged, steep timber terrain. Due to its proximity, it was grouped with White River and Irving Peak fires.
The White River and Irving Peak Fires began after a lightning storm passed through the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest on August 11 and was active through September. The Irving Peak and White River fires are located approximately 15 miles northwest of Plain, WA. They have burn…
The Mohr fire started Aug 8 by undetermined cause. It was controlled by Aug 21. It burned in grassland and nor structures were lost. It burned 6944 acres.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 14 inches of snow for the entire event. Other reports in the area ranged from 7 to 9.5 inches.
High Wind High Wind
Station recorded a gust of 50 kts (57 mph) 10 miles north of Royal City. Other gusts in the area ranged from 43 to 54 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Sustained winds reached 38 kts (44 mph) and gusts near 43 kts (50 mph) 3 miles Northwest of Leavenworth. Other gusts across the Chelan county ranged from 40 to 50 mph.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer estimated 10.7 inches of snow 1 mile North of Newman Lake. Other reports in the area ranged from 4 to 5.5 inches of snow for Deer Park and Usk (WAZ037).
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 8.4 inches of snow 2 miles North of Plain.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 8.2 inches of snow 9 miles West of Lucerne. Another report of 5.5 inches reported 12 miles Northwest of Lucerne. Stevens Pass recorded 36 inches of snow for January 6 through January 9.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station TUM42 located 3.2 miles Northwest of Leavenworth recorded a gust of 77 mph at 1600 LST. Local utility reported power outages for 5384 customers in the Lake Wenatchee, Plain, and Leavenworth areas.
High Wind High Wind
Several reports of trees downed by wind in Chelan County. NWS Survey reported numerous snapped trees observed off of Mountain Home Road. Gusts of 77 to 82 mph on Tumwater Mountain weather sensor were recorded northwest of Leavenworth at 1600 LST. A trained spotter reported numero…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported an estimated 8 inches of snow at Plain.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two observations of 5.5 inches of snow around Leavenworth.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer measured 9 inches of at Blewett Pass. The Pass was closed at milepost 164 from 0630-1000 on October 13. Reports of disabled semis and collisions from the Department of Transportation. Damage cost is estimated.
Wildfire Wildfire
Martin Wildfire started on August 26 by lightning. It was located 45 miles Northwest of Chelan, Washington. It burned 388 acres of timber. Cost is estimated. Fires last report was on October 14.
Wildfire Wildfire
Central Ferry Wildfire started on August 13 by a suspected human cause. It was located 26 miles West of Pullman, Washington. It burned 6597 acres of grassland. It was contained on August 14. Cost is estimated.
Wildfire Wildfire
Siwash Fire started on July 31 by lightning. It was located 10 miles north of Tonasket Washington. It burned 331 acres of timber. It was contained on August 7. Cost is estimated.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 11 inches of snow in Peshastin. Other reports in the area ranged from 8 to 12 inches for Leavenworth, Plain, and Ardenvoir.
High Wind High Wind
Station ADFW1 recorded a gust of 61 MPH at 1010 PST 3 miles Southwest of Peola.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 16 inches of snow 3 miles Northwest of Plain. Other reports from Central Chelan County ranged from 12 to 17 inches for areas around Leavenworth and Telma. Snow began around midnight and continued until 2100 PST.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A public report of 13.8 inches of snow was measured 1 mile North of Winton. Other reports in area ranged from 4 to 9 inches for locations Leavenworth, Plain, and Dryden.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Stayman Wildfire started on August 20 by unknown human cause located 1.5 miles Southwest of Chelan. It burned 3118 acres of grassland. It was contained on August 26. Cost is estimated.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 8 inches of snow 1 mile Northwest of Plain. Other reports in the area ranged from 3 to 8 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 7.2 inches 5 Northwest of Ardenvoir.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Observer reported 7.2 inches 5 Northwest of Ardenvoir.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Washington DOT closed Blewett Pass due to 30 trees being downed by winds and snow. There were blizzard conditions reported in the area. There were also reported of downed power lines near Telma and Plain.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 10 inches of snow 1 mile Northwest of Plain.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer measured 12 inches of snow 2 miles southwest of Leavenworth. Other reports in the area ranged from 9 to 14 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer measured 12 inches of snow 2 miles southwest of Leavenworth. Other reports in the area ranged from 9 to 14 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Observer recorded 1.9 inches of snow at 12.2 miles Northwest of Entiat, WA at 0600 PST.
Wildfire Wildfire
Lightning started the fire on July 7. It continued to monitored through September 26. It has burned 6956 acres of timber. No structures lost.
Wildfire Wildfire
Lightning started the fire on July 7. It continued through August. It has burned 6956 acres of timber. No structures lost.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An estimated 7 inches was reported 1 mile Northeast of Leavenworth.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 10 inches of snow near Plain. Another report of 5.8 inches was recorded near Ardenvoir.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 13.1 inches of snow Northwest of Plain.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 8 inches of snow for Dec 11.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 26 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
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