Hood Canal Area storm history
Storm events recorded in Hood Canal Area, Washington between 1950 and 2025.
65
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
1
Floods
2
Deaths
$8.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A Port Ludlow woman was killed when a tree struck her car.
A Mason County man was killed when he was buried in his bedroom while sleeping after it was hit by a landslide during the early morning hours.
The Hood Canal bridge was closed for several hours.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
One and one half inches of snowfall was recorded in Seabeck, WA.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A trained spotter reported 2 inches of snow reported 8 ENE Shelton.
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Report of 2 inches of snow 1 mile SSW of Tracyton, Kitsap County via social media.
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Report of 4 inches of snow covering a vehicle with depth being estimated 1 mile NW of Seabeck, Kitsap via social media.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Report of 5 inches of snow 5.6 miles SSE of Poulsbo (Brownsville) with trees down via social media.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A winter storm warning was issued for the Hood Canal area for accumulations up to 6 inches.. which multiple CoCoRaHS stations observed.. around 5 inches in places like Seabeck and Shelton. Multiple social media and public reports also reflect around 4 to 5 inches being reported i…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Reports of 3 inches of snow in Chimacum in Jefferson County.. with power out via the public.
Heat Heat
An extended period of above normal temperatures affected the Hood Canal area during the middle of the month, with high temperatures ranging from the low 80s to low 90s.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
CoCoRaHS reports 9.5 inches of accumulated snowfall starting late March 4rd and continuing into the morning hours March 5th 3.7 WNW of Hoodsport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Moderate snow fell across the Hood Canal area late in the day on Feb 25 and continued through the morning hours of the Feb 26th. Reports of 4-7 inches were recorded across portions of the Hood Canal.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was experienced the first few days of December. An average of around 1 inch was reported on Dec 1, an average of 2 inches was reported on Dec 2, and an average of 3-6 inches was reported on Dec 3.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A winter storm at the end of November brought heavy snow to the Hood Canal area. An observation near Hoodsport recorded 9 inches of new snow from the event.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A record high temperature of 99 degrees was set at the Shelton airport on July 30.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A Winter Storm brought an average of 6 to 12 inches of new snow to the Hood Canal area during the final week of December.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A significant winter storm impacted the Hood Canal area beginning during the evening hours of February 12 and continuing through the morning hours of February 13. Local CoCoRaHs observations around sunrise on February 13 suggested new snowfall totals ranging from 4-12 inches alon…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong winds led to downed trees and powerlines blocking both lanes of traffic along SR-3. Washington State Patrol closed the road in both directions for a period of time.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
During a period of strong easterly winds, three vessels moored on the outside breakwater at Seabeck marina in Hood Canal. The wind and wave action caused them to impact the dock. The damage included severe denting of hull and upper deck, one of the vessels was holed and took on w…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
There were reports of 1-2 feet of snow, highest on the west side.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
There were numerous reports of 3-8 inches.
High Wind High Wind
The ASOS at Shelton had 41 mph sustained wind.
High Wind High Wind
Brinnon recorded a 60 mph gust.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Two CoCoRaHS stations and an NWS spotter reported snowfall ranging from 4 to 6 inches across the zone during the warning period.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Two CoCoRaHS stations had verifying snowfall reports of 3.6 and 4.0 inches.
High Wind High Wind
Shelton ASOS recorded 41g54 mph.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Hood Canal bridge closed for several hours overnight. A tree knocked onto high voltage lines knocked out power to about 5000 people in Shelton.
High Wind High Wind
The ASOS at Shelton had 38g66 mph at 217 PM. A CWOP at Pleasant Harbor had 30g61 mph at 252 PM. The Hood Canal bridge closed for about 2 hours.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The Hood Canal Bridge was closed for several hours. Power outages were caused by downed trees.
High Wind High Wind
Power outages and downed trees affected much of the Hood Canal area.
High Wind High Wind
Hood Canal Bridge reported wind of 40g59 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Hood Canal Bridge had 40-46 mph sustained wind with 58-63 mph gusts. Power outages caused an estimated 500,000 in damage costs to the power utilities.
High Wind High Wind
Hansville had 40-41g48 mph 1240 PM to 110 PM, verifying high wind in Hood Canal. There were about 15000 power outages in the area.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Around 4 inches of snow fell over the western Kitsap Peninsula during a roughly 10-hour period on Dec 25. Spotters reported 4.5 inches of snow at Seabeck and 3.8 inches just 3 miles south of Seabeck. Similar amounts were reported from the intersection of Highways 19 and 104 and t…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
High tide and rainfall flooded SR 300 west of Belfair. A car got stuck in the flooded section of the roadway and was damaged by the saltwater.
Wildfire Wildfire
A wildfire broke out on Oct 4th with containment on Oct 13th. Little or no precipitation had fallen since mid July, so conditions were quite dry and receptive to fire. 230 acres burned primarily in timber and along the Powerline 2 corridor north of Shelton. No homes or significan…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
NWS spotters reported snow accumulations of 4 inches and 5 inches in the zone during the warning period.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong winds sent a fir tree into the family room of a home in south Kitsap.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Trained spotter 4 miles northeast of Shelton reported 0.50 inch ice accretion.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Numerous heavy snow reports from NWS spotters and mesonet sources of 7 to 11 inches of snow over a large portion of the zone.
High Wind High Wind
Pleasant Harbor recorded a 58 mph gust.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
About 1000 customers lost power after a trees were blown into power lines.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
About 20,000 homes on the Kitsap peninsula lost power. Several trees were downed into power lines and over roads.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A large mudslide fully blocked US Highway 101 near Hoodsport.
Strong north winds blew about 25 trees onto homes and cars in Kitsap county. One tree crashed through a roof hitting a man in a recliner, injuring his arm and shoulder. About 50,000 customers lost power in Kitsap county.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
NWS spotters reported widespread snowfall of 3 to 7 inches during the 12 hour warning period. Over 100 traffic accidents were reported in Kitsap county.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
About 4-6 inches of snow fell over the Hood Canal area Sunday. There were several car accidents, but no injuries.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Four to five inches of snow fell in Mason County, most of it above 200 feet elevation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow of 9 inches fell.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |