Spokane Area storm history

At approximately 0625 PST, SPD responded to a commercial vehicle versus tree collision at Highway 2 near Sunset Frontage Road. Initial callers reported that a tree had fallen onto the highway and struck an eastbound truck, causing the truck to leave the roadway. Spokane Police an…

At 0700 PST, Washington State Patrol reported a fatal accident 1 mile north of Fairfield at SR 27 and Morris Rd. One fatality was reported. Interstate 90 was closed for 2 hours. Spokane Airport ASOS was reporting freezing fog. It is believed to be have been a contributing factor.

At 0815 PST, a tanker containing fuel crashed and caught fire 12 miles west of Cheney near milepost 266. One fatality was reported. Interstate 90 was closed for 2 hours. Light freezing rain was occuring at the time with Spokane Airport ASOS reporting trace amounts. It is believed…

Observer recorded 8.7 inches for the event. The highest 24 hour total 6 inches reported on December 2. The rest of the reports were an inch on the first, 1.5 inches on the third, and 0.2 inches on the fourth. The rest of the area had reports of 3 to 6 inches. A auto-pedestrian fa…

The fire started by unknown human causes 3.5 miles northwest of Cheney, WA near Gray Road, west of Medical Lake and quickly spread by wind to the east. It burned 10085 acres and 240 structures. There was one fatality related to the fire.

The fire started by unknown human causes 4 mile Northeast of Elk, WA. It burned 10817 acres and 30 structures. There was one fatality related to the fire.

Washington Department of Health reported that there was 1 cold-related death on December 27th in Spokane County. The exact time of death is unknown. Minimum wind chills were in the single digits across the county including 4 degrees at Spokane International Airport and 7 degrees …

Broadcast media reported one fatality when a large tree fell on a car and trapped the driver.

A wind storm, with 60 to 70 mph observed winds, impacted the Spokane and Coeur d'Alene region on the morning of January 13th. The Spokane International Airport tied its second strongest all time wind speed record of 71 mph. This led to extensive damage in the Spokane area and the…

The ASOS at Spokane International Airport 3 miles east southeast of Airway Heights, WA reported a wind gust of 61 MPH at 2:50 PM PST. The windstorm that resulted in this wind gust resulted in four fatalities. Two direct and two indirect. The two indirect fatalities include A 66 y…

Freezing fog resulted in icy conditions on an overpass along Interstate 90 in Medical Lake. A pickup truck heading eastbound was driving too fast for the conditions and lost control. The pickup truck proceeded to swerve into the opposite lane triggering a multiple vehicle collisi…

A pickup truck heading west on Government Way lost control near the intersection of Aubrey L. White Parkway and flipped off the road. The 47 year old male driver was pronounced dead on the scene shortly after law enforcement arrived.

The Crescent Road Fire started on August 13 by a suspected human cause. It was located 7 miles north of Reardan. It burned 881 acres of timber. It was contained on August 24. One home was lost. Cost is estimated.

The Western Pines Fire was started on July 9 by a suspected human cause. It was located 10 miles north of Davenport Washington. It burned 5781 acres of timber including 21 homes and 30 outbuildings. It was contained on July 21. Cost is estimated.

The fire started by unknown human causes 4 mile Northeast of Elk, WA. It continued to be monitored through September 11. It burned 10817 acres and 30 structures. There was one fatality related to the fire.

The fire started by unknown human causes 3.5 miles northwest of Cheney, WA near Gray Road, west of Medical Lake and quickly spread by wind to the east. It continued to be monitored through September 11. It burned 10085 acres and 240 structures. There was one fatality related to t…

West Hallett started on July 31 from unknown cause. It was contained on August 15. It burned 126 of mix timber and grassland. No structures were loss.

West Hallett started on July 31 from unknown cause. It burned 126 of mix timber and grassland. No structures were loss.

The Seven Bays Fire is located approximately 15 miles northwest of Davenport, WA. This fire burned approximately 1,232 acres of rangeland, stubble and scattered forest lands.

The fire started in the Williams Lake area around 1330PST by suspected human cause. It spread in timber and reached 1868 acres. The estimated cost of the fire is around three million dollars.

The Angel Springs Wildfire destroyed 6 structures, at least two of them homes, and 7 outbuildings.

Gust of 75 mph measured at Spokane International Airport at 0527 LST. Felts Field gusted to 67 mph at 0538 LST. Fairchild AFB measured a gust of 64 mph at 0523 LST. Several reports of trees downed across the area causing power outages. Tree downed over Interstate 90 damaged car a…

Spokane International Airport ASOS recorded a max gusts of 62 MPH 2238 LST.

Strong wind flipped a pickup camper. Location is estimated to be 1 mile Northwest of Reardon. Time based on radar. Spokane Airport recorded a gusts of 49 mph at 1535 PST.

Strong wind broke numerous branches from a deciduous tree two miles southeast of Dishman. Time is estimated from radar. Spokane Airport recorded a gusts of 49 mph at 1535 PST.

Strong wind broke numerous branches from a deciduous tree two miles east of Mead. Time is estimated from radar. Spokane Airport recorded a gusts of 49 mph at 1535 PST.

Hawk Creek Fire started on September 20 by unknown human cause. It was located 9 miles Northwest of Devenport. It burned 186 acres of timber and brush. It was contained on September 24. Cost is estimated.

Observer reported a downed tree blocking a road 2 mile Northeast of Mead. A observation site recorded a gust of 27 MPH at the time.

Observer reported 4 inches of snow 1 mile Southeast of Colbert. Other reports in the Spokane area were in the 3 to 4 inch range.

Spokane Airport ASOS reported a gust of 68 MPH. Reports of trees down at Grant Elementary, along US-195, and Rutter Parkway. Parts of a downtown parking garage facade were blown off. 875 customers were reported without power.

Local utility company reported 436 residents estimated to be without power around the South Hill area at 2043LST. Spokane International Airport recorded a max gust of 48 MPH at 1850LST. Winds were sustained in the 20s with gusts into the 30s and 40s for the period.

Observer reported 6 inches of snow 1 mile East of Eagle Ridge. Other reports in the area ranged from 5 to 7 inches.

Spokane International Airport gusted to 54 MPH several times on January 9. There were several power outages in the Spokane area with around 150 customers affected.

Observer reported 6 inches near Chattaroy. The Spokane area received a range of 3 to 6 inches.

Spokane Airport recorded a gust of 52 MPH at 1246LST. A Coop observer 3 miles Northwest of Spokane reported a gust of 55 MPH at 1201LST. The local utility company reported 1000 customers without power in Spokane County at 1240LST.

Observer reported 3 inches of snow at 1230 LST. Other reports in the area were 1.2 inches in Airway heights and 1 inch in Tum Tum.

Observer reported six inches of snow. Other six plus inch reports occurred in the Cheney, Spangle, and Marshall. A ten inch report was estimated in Spangle. Other reports of one to four inches were observed around Spokane.

Observer reported 6 inches of snow in the Mead area. Other reports in the Spokane area ranged from 2 to 5 inches.

Observer reported 7.2 inches 3 miles NW of Spokane. Other reports in the ranged from 5 to 8 inches. AN estimate of 8.5 inches was reported near Mead.

Snow squall moved through the Chattaroy area with gusty winds, low visibility of a quarter mile, and half an inch inch accumulation past hour.

Observer in Chattaroy reported 6.8 inches. Other reports in the Spokane area ranged from 3 to 5 inches.

Observer reported 6 inches of snow near Chattaroy. Another report of 6 was Southeast of Miles. There were several reports of 4 inches in the Spokane Metro area.

A report of 13 inches was reported near Chattaroy, WA. A heavy snow band setup over the North and East portion of Spokane county. The area received snow amounts ranging from 6 to 13 inches.

Sleet and freezing temperatures created icy roadways for evening commute along I-90. Two semis jackknifed blocking travel Eastbound near Francher.

Station recorded a gusts of 66 MPH. Social media reports showed several trees down in the Spokane Valley area. Trees damaged several homes and vehicles. Spokane International Airport recorded a gust of 54 MPH.

Half Of A Mobile Home Blew Off A Trailer On State Route 206 Near Bruce Road.

Spokane International Airport recorded wind gust of 60 MPH at 1453LST. Other wind gusts across the zone ranged from 35 to 50 MPH. There were numerous power outages of around 7000 customers. Trees fell over the roadways of Hwy-195, I-90, and Cedar Road. A tree fell on house in Sou…