Pacific storm history
Storm events recorded in Pacific, Washington between 1950 and 2025.
26
Total events
3
Tornadoes
1
Hail
12
Floods
0
Deaths
$11.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The Willapa River flooded near Willapa, reaching major flood levels. Downtown Raymond had a depth of 2 feet of flood water due to a combination of coastal flooding and flooding of the Willapa. Residents in the Willapa valley stated they had never seen the Willapa river as high as…
Flood Flood
The Willapa River at Willapa rose reached minor flood stage during a period of 1 and half hours, cresting at 21.03 feet at 315 pm on December 5th.
Flood Flood
The gauge on the Naselle River near Naselle rose above flood stage of 15.0 feet on the 6th, crested at 18.3 feet at 2000PST. This is above major flood stage of 17.0 feet. The river then dropped below flood stage on the 7th at 1130PST.
Flood Flood
The gauge on the Willapa River near Willapa rose above flood stage of 21.0 feet at 1620PST, crested at 23.3 feet on the 7th at 0345PST (major flood stage is 24.0 feet), then dropped below flood stage on the 7th at 1750PST. As a result, 33 homes have significant damage (combined r…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado occurred in Ilwaco, Washington just north of the Port of Ilwaco Airport. The tornado began near the intersection of Redwing Way and Captain Gray Drive around 1904PST, tracked northeast across a housing subdivision, crossed the Wallacut River before dissipating near the …
Flood Flood
The Willapa River at Willapa (WILW1) reached flood stage at 0345PST, crested at 21.2 feet then dropped below flood stage at 0800PST on January 3rd. Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Over 1.25 inches of rainfall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Weather station on Cape Disappointment recorded wind gusts up to 67 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorms produced strong winds on and off through the morning, with the strongest gust of 63 mph at Cape Disappointment.
Flood Flood
Five day rainfall totals ending in the morning of Nov 17th in the Willapa Hills were 8 to 12 inches. This rain resulted in the Willapa River to exceed flood stage around 11 pm on the 17th. The River crested at 21.12 feet which is 1.1 feet above flood stage.
Flood Flood
The Naselle River near Naselle reached flood stage of 15.5 feet at 410 AM on January 5th. The river crested at the major flood stage of 17 feet around 745 AM before dropping below flood stage at 1150 AM.
Hail Hail
A Pacific County Sheriff officer took photos of very large hail that fell near the Naselle-Grays River School District Office. The size of the hail was estimated to have a 1.25 inch diameter.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused the Willapa River near Willapa to overflow its banks and flood low lying areas. The Willapa River crested at 23.9 feet on November 19th at 9 pm PST, 2.9 feet above flood stage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Gusty winds were reported at Long Beach, Washington with a peak gust of 55 kts.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused the Naselle River to overflow its banks and cause significant flooding. The Naselle River crested at a flood of record of 20.8 ft.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain combined with snowmelt runoff caused the Willapa River to overflow its banks.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy rain caused localized flooding in the community of Naselle. Several structures were flooded and many people forced to evacuate thier homes and businesses.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy rain resulted the closure of highway 6 outside of Raymond due to high water.
Flood Flood
Flood Flood
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Wildfire Wildfire
A slash fire near Naselle Washington got out of control and burned 100 acres before fire crews and cooler weather checked the fire. The 100 acre Bear Fire was west of Washington Highway 401 about 6 miles from Naselle. The glow of the fire was visible at night as far away as Astor…
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Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |