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Clark County, Washington
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1972 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
15
Tornado reports
7
Hail reports
12
Floods since 1996
73
All events
6
Deaths
$29.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Clark County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 15 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Heavy rain resulted in urban flooding across the Vancouver metro area. SE Mill PLain was closed between 172nd and 192nd due to deep standing water. An apartment building in Hazell Dell was evacuated due to a land slide.
Heavy rain combined with snowmelt runoff to produce flooding on the Columbia River. The Columbia River at Vancouver (VAPW1) crested at 17.43 feet at 07:30 am on June 2nd, 2011. The Clark County Parks Department sustained significant damage at Captain William Clark Park in Camas a…
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A member of the public caught video footage of a funnel cloud between Brush Prairie and Battle Ground.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An unusually intense storm was able to generate a strong downdraft despite limited environmental support, which resulted in a narrow damage swath in Meadow Glade, WA in Clark County. NWS Portland conducted a damage survey in the affected area on Sunday, June 7. NWS storm surveyor…
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Broadcast media reported a funnel cloud associated with a strong rain shower around 3:53 PM PDT Oct. 12, 2025 in La Center, Washington. There were no reports of a tornado on the ground and/or wind damage with this cell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The NWS Damage Assessment Team surveyed wind damage from a strong convective shower that moved through Longview, Washington around 3:13 PM PDT Oct. 12, 2025. Based on the wind damage, estimated peak winds of 80-85 mph occurred, most likely with a wet microburst that produced dama…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report of a large tree which had fallen on a house via photo on Facebook. Time estimated from radar.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Video showing what looks like an actual funnel cloud. Weak rotation evident on radar with a shower during the time of the report. No debris was being lofted, so confidence is high this was not a tornado.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A video posted by the general public on Facebook showed rotation within a funnel cloud. The video was taken from La Center, Washington and showed the funnel to the northwest. The location is an estimate from the video and radar data.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A short-lived funnel cloud was observed close to the Columbia River in Vancouver, WA by multiple people in Vancouver, Washington and from across the river in Portland Oregon.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The AMTRAK rail experienced a small landslide on their track between mile marker 129 and 130.5 near Felida and canceled the train between Seattle and Portland through December 7th. No impacts other than their internal transportation delays occurred.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief tornado confirmed by video appeared on the ground for less than 1 minute in La Center, WA. Trash cans and a basketball hoop were blown over, along with a few roof shingles seen swirling in the air.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Social Media video shared via Twitter showed a funnel cloud with observable rotation. The person was located in Camas, WA near SE 2nd Ave and SE Cedar St facing south towards the Columbia River. A media article shared another video of the waterspout over the Camas Slough and stat…
Flood Flood
Clogged drains resulted in minor street flooding. Up to 3 inches of rain fell on the 4th in the area.
Flood Flood
Clogged drains resulted in minor street flooding. Up to 3 inches of rain fell on the 4th in the area.
Flood Flood
Clogged drains resulted in minor street flooding. Up to 3 inches of rain fell on the 4th in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Storm Survey for convective wind damage around 1 pm at Lake Merwin, WA. Somewhat significant tree damage at the Woodland Park area, as well as a fresh large tree, roughly 2 feet, snapped near the Lewis River RV park.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado with estimated winds of 85 mph (DI:28 ,DOD:3) began near the intersection of NE 72nd Avenue and State Highway 502 at 45.7804 latitude, -122.5982 longitude. The tornado tracked in a northeast direction, ending up near NE 259th St. and NE 147th Ave at 45.8105 latitu…
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A trained weather spotter reported seeing a funnel cloud.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A trained NWS Spotter reported seeing a funnel cloud in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large gust of wind blew through the Harmony Sports Complex and tipped over a wooden equipment shed. A man and young girl standing next to the shed were struck by the edge as it fell. The young girl was trapped under the shed, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
Flood Flood
The Columbia River at Vancouver crested several times above flood stage May 17 through May 19th, with the highest crest at 16.14 feet around 8:15 AM on May 17th. This is 0.14 foot above flood stage. No damage was reported.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused the Washougal River at Washougal to flood. The river crested at 14.97 feet, which is 0.97 foot above flood stage.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The National Weather Service survey team confirmed an EF-0 tornado. The tornado started north of NE 31st Ave and NE 144th St and ended near the col-de-sac on NE 33rd Ave. Two large trees lost limbs, a couple fences were blown over, and some patio furniture were damaged; however, …
Flood Flood
To start off April, the Columbia River gauge at Vancouver was up around 17.22 ft, which is 1.22 ft above flood stage. On April 3rd, the river finally dropped below flood stage.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A short-lived thunderstorms dropped a brief, weak tornado on the west side of Orchards. Tornado damaged a fence in the vicinity of NE 99th Street and NE 140th Ct. On NE 105th Ave. north of NE 67th St. a 12-by-12-foot metal shed was lifted up and placed back down and tree branches…
Flood Flood
Recent heavy rains and snowmelt from the Cascades and eastern Washington led to rising river levels on the Columbia River. The river crested at 17.59 ft on March 30th, which is 1.59 feet above flood stage. The river remained above flood stage until April 3rd.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Around 36 homes and 2 businesses sustained damage from the tornado. Dozens of trees with a diameter of 1 to 3 feet were uprooted and blown down, and around a half of a dozen 1 to 2 foot diameter trees were snapped.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
There were several reports of 3 to 4 inches of 24-hour Rain totals in Clark County. A trained spotter reported that the Washougal River was near bank full. Another weather spotter reported a minor mudslide on Washougal River Road between mile posts 3 and 4 where the debris was 3 …
Flood Flood
A total of 9.54 inches was measured at Rock Creek from September 28, 2013 through September 30, 2013 which caused local flooding.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was observed about 2 miles WNW of the Portland International airport. The observer estimated that it extended 200 to 300 feet below the cloud base. The funnel cloud lasted approximately 5 minutes.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado touched down 2 miles NE of Hockinson Washington. A barn roof was partially torn off. No other damage was noted to nearby trees, structures, or other vegetation around the barn.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain combined with snowmelt runoff to produce flooding on the Columbia River. The Columbia River at Vancouver (VAPW1) crested at 17.43 feet on June 2nd, 2011.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain and subsequent flooding resulted in the evacuation of 10 homes along the Washoughal River.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain and subsequent flooding resulted in the evacuation of 400 people.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The wind toppled a small tree, which fell onto the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A gust of wind knocked power lines down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust knocked a small tree down, blocking a roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust knocked power lines down, and resulted in quite a lot of tree debris on the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few wind-fallen trees were blocking a roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Lots of tree debris reported on the highway.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Tornado had estimated wind speeds of 90 to 110 mph. Damage reports along the path of the tornado include: 200+ trees down, most between 12 to 24 inches in diameter, and approximately 6 trees greater than 36 inches; 30 to 40 homes damaged, with primarily roof damage; 19 power pole…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total precipitation was 3.73 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A total accumulation of 1.76 inches was reported at Washougal.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Recorded a 5-day total of 7.5 inches.
Hail Hail
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Lightning Lightning
Scattered thunderstorms produced heavy rain over the area. A storm near Ridgefield, WA produced heavy rains, sending 6 to 8 inches of water into a pump station. During that same storm, a lightning strike hit the pump station, burning out a control panel and disabling the station.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
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