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Spokane County, Washington
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2025, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
16
Tornado reports
44
Hail reports
48
Floods since 1996
249
All events
0
Deaths
$28.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Spokane County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 15 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
During the afternoon of September 19th an isolated rain shower with small hail moved over the Spokane area. On the westbound lane of Interstate 90 drivers were blinded by the low sun shining in their eyes while small hail created slippery conditions. Over 50 cars and trucks were …
A series of rain storms and low elevation snow melt caused saturated soil conditions through out Spokane County through the second half of March. These conditions lead to numerous small stream and field flooding issues through out the county. Homes and buildings along the shore o…
A member of the public reported power lines down near Sharp and Atlantic in downtown Spokane, Washington.
Numerous trees were downed or snapped across Northern Spokane County including the communities of Deer Park, Chattaroy, Colbert, Mead, Nine Miles Falls, and Spokane north of Interstate 90 due to a west to east tracking outflow boundary. A second cell developed along the boundary …
A wet microburst brought sustained winds of 35 to 50 mph with gusts 60 to 70 mph across Spokane County. The winds descended near Cheney and peaked while passing through Airway Heights, Northwestern Spokane, and Deer Park. Hundreds of Ponderosa Pines were snapped and downed from N…
Numerous areas across Spokane County experienced flooding on the 12th of February. Due to frozen grounds, the flood problems persisted through the 14th in some cases. A small ice jam on Coulee Heights Creek caused the creek to become diverted and flow into a private residence. Wa…
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Extremely localized swath of wind speeds estimated at 55-68 mph resulted in several trees uprooted/blown down in Audubon neighborhood including Audubon Elem, through intersection of Chelan Ave/Ash Street with minor damage noted. Spokane Airport recorded a gusts of 49 mph at 1535 …
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NWS Employee observed damage. Few dead trees down and over wire fences. Time estimated by radar.
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WSDOT reported multiple trees down on US 395 between the two roundabouts near Deer Park. Time estimated by radar archive.
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NWS employee observed tree leaning over North Milan Elk Road. Time estimated by radar.
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WSDOT report of trees down on State Route 206. Time estimated by radar archive.
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WSDOT reported downed tree on US 2 and car versus tree collision due to downed tree. Time estimated by radar archive.
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Deer Park Airport weather station recorded a max gusts of 67 mph.
Flood Flood
Vehicle stranded and water over roadway at Old 195 and E Prairie Road reported.
Flood Flood
Property flooded and water over roadway. Property owner was kayaking through the floodwater trying to salvage what they could of their property.
Flood Flood
A business reported flooding issues.
Flood Flood
Theil Park was reportedly flooded.
Flood Flood
South SR 27 near Rockford had water over the roadway.
Flood Flood
WSDOT reported US-2 closure west of Fairchild AFB, with water over the road.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain and rapid snow melt led to California Creek rising and inundating South Madison Road. 0.7 inches of rain was recorded at the K0GO Agrimet station 9 miles north in Spokane Valley.
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Several trees blown down on Whitworth University. A personal weather station recorded a gust of 65 MPH. Spokane airport recorded a gust of 61 MPH.
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A 15 feet tall maple tree with a 4 to 5 inch diameter downed from wind. Deer Park airport reported a max gust of 35 MPH.
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Personal weather station recorded 65.3 mph in the 5 Mile area of Spokane.
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Large tree 4 feet in diameter blown down. Deer Park Airport reported a gust of 41 MPH.
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ASOS at Spokane International Airport recorded 61 MPH gust.
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Several large tree branches broken off tops of trees and caused roof damage. Also reported blowing debris and dust. A nearby weather station W7CDP recorded 47 MPH gust.
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Numerous power lines were down near intersection of Little Spokane and Wandermere in North Spokane. Gust of 47 MPH was reported in the area.
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Numerous trees 8 to 12 inches in diameter down on the road. A wind gusts of 41 MPH was reported at the Deer Park Airport.
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A large tree was uprooted in front of Garry Middle School. A gust of 47 MPH was recorded in the area.
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Time estimated based on radar. Spotter shared picture of large tree snapped near the top that fell on nearby home. Spokane International Airport recorded a gust of 61 MPH.
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Observer reported 1 inch tree limbs broken and shingles blown off of roof. Spokane International Airport recorded a max gust of 61 MPH.
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A downed power started a fire. Spokane International Airport recorded a gust of 61 MPH.
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Observer reported a tree down in Corbin Park. Spokane International Airport recorded a gust of 61 MPH.
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Large tree branches were downed by wind. Spokane International Airport recorded a gust of 61 MPH.
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A report of 1 inch diameter tree branches broken and shingles blown off roof was received through mping.
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Multiple large down branches reported on Social Media. A mobile home roof was also damaged. Time estimated from radar.
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A tree branch on powerline led to a power outage impacting 700 customers. A max wind gust of 41 MPH was recorded at the Spokane Airport.
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Spotter reported 6 inch diameter branches down. Spokane International Airport ASOS recorded a max gusts of 44 MPH at the time.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Observer reported a small stationary landspout.
Hail Hail
Hail of varying sizes of dimes to half dollars reported East and Southeast of Elk.
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Downed power lines and outages in Spokane County 4 Miles SW of Chattaroy.
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ASOS at Fairchild Air Force Base recorded 45 MPH gusts at 1605LST. A gust front passed through Spokane County causing widespread minor damage. Several tree limbs and power lines were downed from Otis Orchards to Airway Heights. A two foot diameter tree was uprooted near I-90 and …
Flood Flood
Washington State Patrol reported heavy rain in Central Spokane. Water was standing on Interstate 90 in both directions.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a tree at the Fairmont Cemetery in Northwest Spokane. Tree was spit in pieces on the ground with wood splinters scattered across the ground. No injuries were reported. Exact time of the lightning strike was estimated.
Flood Flood
Snow melt and heavy rain along with failing rubber seal in the area caused localized flooding under the Interstate 90 overpass near Monroe Street. 1.25 inches of rain fell in the area.
Hail Hail
A thunderstorm developed in North Spokane and produced large hail. The hail size ranged from half an inch to one and quarter inch. Picture relayed to television media of hailstones estimated to be between the size of pennies and half dollars. Time estimated from radar at 1712PST.
Hail Hail
A thunderstorm formed near Malden and moved Northeast near Plaza. It produced hail the size of half an inch to 1.5 inch.
Hail Hail
A strong thunderstorm dropped hail ranging from half an inch to 2.75. Most hail reports ranged from 0.75 to 1.5. A 2.75 size was reported around Newman Lake at 1700PST. It traveled from Albion WA to Newman Lake WA around 1525PST to 1715PST. It damaged at least 15000 acres of crop…
Hail Hail
Three quarter inch hail reported on social media.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 19 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 2 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 1 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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