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Skagit County, Washington
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 2001 and 2024, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
0
Tornado reports
0
Hail reports
10
Floods since 1996
16
All events
1
Deaths
$19.3M
Property damage
Year by year
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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.
Flooding of minor category occurred on the Skagit and Samish Rivers, as well as other streams and urban areas.
Heavy rain and some snow melt caused flooding throughout much of Skagit County, especially on the Skagit and Samish Rivers. Flooding on the Skagit started on the 12th, then temporarily dropped below flood stage, before rising to major flood on the night of the 14th. 2 fatalities …
One home in Allen was partially flooded from Thomas Creek. A business west of Sedro Woolley was flooded. About 30 roads in Skagit county were closed.
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…
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Heavy rain from a couple of thunderstorms fell over the mountain ridge, above the recent Easy Fire burn scar, with the main period of heavy rain lasting about one hour and 45 minutes starting 1800PST. Flash floods and debris flows came out of several drainages along and northeast…
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A portion of State Route 20 collapsed this morning near mile marker 90 in Concrete.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rain caused flash floods and mudslides in several locations and closed a 24-mile section of the North Cascades Highway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash floods left mud and debris across Highway 20 northwest of Rainy Pass. The road was closed for nearly a week and suffered some damage. Cascade River Road was also damaged.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was sighted near Mount Vernon.
Flood Flood
There was some damage along the Skagit river.
Heavy rainfall from a thunderstorm caused a flash flood and debris flow that covered State Route 20. The debris flow was 300 yards wide and more than 10 feet deep. Two people were treated for minor injuries from the debris flow and their motorcycle had to be towed back to Marblem…
Skagit county sheriff reported that 5 people were injured and taken to the hospital after lightning struck a tree near Sedro Woolley and the current hit the five sheltering under a gazebo near to the tree.
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Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Over 2.5 inches of rain fell during the day, causing overloads on Mount Vernon's storm and sewage drains. Basements flooded, toilets backed up, and some farmers halted their harvest activities.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A flash flood caused a mudslide to cover Highway 20 near Rainy Pass. The road was closed for 3 days as crews attempted to remove about 1,200 cubic yards of mud.
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Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
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