Lewis storm history
Storm events recorded in Lewis, Washington between 1950 and 2025.
19
Total events
3
Tornadoes
0
Hail
8
Floods
3
Deaths
$71.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The Chehalis river at Centralia reached a record flood stage of 74.78 feet. An 81-year old man disappeared along a stream near Winlock. More than 450 homes were damaged outside of the cities of Chehalis and Centralia. About 65 homes were destroyed, while just over 200 had major d…
Record flooding occurred on the Cowlitz, Nooksack, Puyallup, Nisqually, Skykomish, Stillaguamish, Carbon, Snoqualmie, and Bogachiel. Major flooding occurred on the Tolt, Snohomish, Skokomish, Skagit, and White rivers. Other rivers flooding were the Satsop, Cedar, Wynoochee, Elwha…
The Cowlitz River at Randle and Newaukum River near Chehalis exceeded flood stage. Urban and small stream flooding occurred also.
The Chehalis River near Doty, Newaukum River near Centralia rose above flood stage Jan 3. Urban and small stream flooding occurred as well.
There was some damage in the town of Randle, mostly businesses that need to replace carpets. Interstate 5 was closed for about 2 days, causing losses of nearly 10 million. Dozens of homes flooded and many people had to be evacuated. More than 50 miles of road surfaces, as well as…
Flood Flood
Heavy rain drove a several rivers and streams above flood stage. Major flooding occurred on the Cowlitz River and moderate flooding on the Newaukum River.
Flood Flood
There was some flooding of the Cispus and Cowlitz rivers. Forest Service Road 23 suffered extensive washouts at mileposts 12.5 and 24. As a result the popular road is currently closed at mileposts 11 and 25. There was additional flood-related closures on Forest Service roads in L…
Flood Flood
Flooding on Mineral Creek damaged a segment of the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad.
A 59 year old motorcycle driver was injured when he was struck by lightning while driving on Interstate-5.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Tornado with a peak wind speed estimated near 75 mph. Light to moderate damage to metal roofs on out buildings. Light damage to two houses - missing shingles and siding damage. Large branches snapped off several trees. Tornado estimated on the ground for less than 2 minutes.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A weak EF0 tornado touched down in a field behind a home with two eyewitnesses. Path length was 110 yards, width 5 yards. Damage limited to branches of up to 3 inches in diameter ripped off several trees and some deck plastic.
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A man was seriously injured after being struck by lightning while working on a roof. His co-workers said there was just one lightning bolt, none before or after the one that struck the man.
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Lightning Lightning
Four cattle were killed when struck by lightning.
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Tornado F2 Tornado
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |