Clark storm history

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…

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.

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…

Public report of a large tree which had fallen on a house via photo on Facebook. Time estimated from radar.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

Clogged drains resulted in minor street flooding. Up to 3 inches of rain fell on the 4th in the area.

Clogged drains resulted in minor street flooding. Up to 3 inches of rain fell on the 4th in the area.

Clogged drains resulted in minor street flooding. Up to 3 inches of rain fell on the 4th in the area.

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.

A trained weather spotter reported seeing a funnel cloud.

A trained NWS Spotter reported seeing a funnel cloud in the area.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

A total of 9.54 inches was measured at Rock Creek from September 28, 2013 through September 30, 2013 which caused local flooding.

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.

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.

Heavy rain and subsequent flooding resulted in the evacuation of 10 homes along the Washoughal River.

Heavy rain and subsequent flooding resulted in the evacuation of 400 people.

The wind toppled a small tree, which fell onto the roadway.

A gust of wind knocked power lines down.

A wind gust knocked a small tree down, blocking a roadway.

A wind gust knocked power lines down, and resulted in quite a lot of tree debris on the road.

A few wind-fallen trees were blocking a roadway.

Lots of tree debris reported on the highway.

Storm total precipitation was 3.73 inches.

A total accumulation of 1.76 inches was reported at Washougal.

Recorded a 5-day total of 7.5 inches.

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.

Strong thunderstorms moved through Clark county generating strong winds. The Clark County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees were blown down at the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge.