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Walla Walla County, Washington
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
5
Tornado reports
21
Hail reports
14
Floods since 1996
90
All events
0
Deaths
$11.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Walla Walla County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 5 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.
Record high water levels were seen on Upper Mill Creek with extensive damage along upper Mill Creek to homes as well as roads and bridges. A number of residents had to be evacuated via helicopter or 4 wheeler. There was minimal damage along Mill Creek through Walla Walla as water…
Thunderstorms training from south southwest to north northeast over the narrow path produced an estimated 1 to 2 inches of rainfall and caused flash flooding and mud slides. A parked pickup truck was completely submerged. Over a dozen county roads were damaged.
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The Walla Walla county emergency manager reported a healthy tree had blown down from strong winds that moved through the area around 1820 PDT on the 1st.
Flood Flood
The Walla Walla County dispatch reported flooding along the Touchet River in the town of Waitsburg the morning of the 14th. The dispatch center relayed that a levee near the Preston Ave bridge had been breached, leading to flooding of properties along the Touchet River. Several r…
Flood Flood
Emergency Manager relayed reports of flooding along Mill Creek between Thomas and Kooskooskie, WA. There were reports of water over roadways as well as pictures showing minor flooding on a property adjacent to Mill Creek. The creek and flood waters receded later on the June 14th.
Flood Flood
Emergency Manager for Walla Walla county relayed several reports of flooding within the area. Near Lanette Cir and Old Milton Hwy reports indicated that there was water over the roadway and that a property had flooding up to the house. Near Powerline road further east, reports of…
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The Walla Walla county Sheriff confirmed that a thunderstorm producing gusty winds had uprooted several trees, downed power lines, and had flipped a small plane that was not tied down at Martin Airfield.
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Roof Damage.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Flood Flood
Minor flooding was reported on Titus Creek, stemming from log jam on Mill Creek that pushed more water into Titus Creek. As a result of high water on Titus Creek, a tractor was flooded. The Touchet River, 1.5 to 3 miles east of Waitsburg, changed course and began channeling water…
Flood Flood
Walla Walla river near Touchet - Flood Stage 13 feet. River rose to flood stage at 1500 PST, cresting at 13.0 feet at 1530 PST, then went below flood stage after 1600 PST. Only brief minor flooding.
Flood Flood
A very wet weather system brought heavy rain to the northern Blue Mountains on December 29th and 30th. Snow levels were above 7000 feet with rain amounts of 3 to 4 inches. This resulted in rapid rises in streams and creeks draining the Blue Mountains, especially in Walla Walla an…
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Strong thunderstorm winds downed power lines in Walla Walla.
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Power lines down due to strong wind gust at Pioneer Park in Walla Walla. Damage amount estimated.
Flood Flood
The Walla Walla river near Touchet, (flood stage 13.0 feet) crested at 14.2 feet at 2245 on March 16th. Fell below flood stage by 1100 on the 17th.
Flood Flood
The Walla Walla river near Touchet (flood stage 13.0 feet) crested at 13.6 feet at 0400 on March 11. Then fell below flood stage around 1300 on the same day.
Flood Flood
Mild temperatures February 9 -13 allowed an initial snow melt and heavy rain caused rapid melting and increased runoff across northern Walla Walla County. This area had a snow pack of 5-10 inches on February 15, with much of it melted by February 21. Rain amounts of 0.50 to 0.75 …
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Roof damage reported in the city of Walla Walla.
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A 60 mph wind gust estimated by the public.
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Pilot reported seeing several trees down, one of which was on a house. A tied down single engine airplane had flipped over, and an irrigation rig was damaged.
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Public reported a trampoline hurled 300 feet, 12 trees were downed and a power pole was damaged due to high wind gusts.
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Public reported 34 trees uprooted or snapped as well as a rolled cattle trailer.
Hail Hail
Radio operator was at the Table Rock Fire Lookout.
Hail Hail
Hail accompanied by heavy rainfall and wind to 40 mph.
Hail Hail
Accompanied by winds 50 to 60 mph and heavy rainfall.
Hail Hail
Hail up to half dollar size accompanied by 60 mph winds wind shredded window screens.
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Hail Hail
Hail up to 3/4 inch diameter covered the ground.
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Hail Hail
Hail accompanied by very heavy rainfall.
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Microburst like wind gust blew trampoline over and kicked up several pieces of debris. Several tree limbs 1 to 3 inches in diameter have fallen.
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Walla Walla ASOS measured 59 mph gust.
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High wind blew down a tree onto a fence and street.
Flood Flood
Only minor flooding observed. The gauge at Touchet crested at 13.45 feet which was .45 feet above flood stage.
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A severe thunderstorm with winds gusting to 58 mph knocked down trees and caused power outages to over 3500 customers in Walla Walla. One large tree fell onto an unoccupied car and caused major damage.
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Trees and powers lines were knocked down on Highway 125 due to thunderstorm winds. The College Place Airport mesonet station recorded a wind gust to 50 knots.
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Awnings were ripped off travel trailers and tree limbs up to 6 inches in diameter were snapped.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
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Large tree limbs and power lines blown down.
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Wind blew off roof from 40 x 60 foot warehouse. Two 2500 gallon tanks blown over. Irrigation pivot damaged and service station sign blown down.
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Three 50 to 60 foot tall poplar trees downed. Ten foot by 12 foot metal shed lifted and blown into trees.
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Downburst destroyed a large storage building and grain bin, flipped a tractor trailer rig onto a dump truck, and overturned an irrigation pivot. Hundreds of trees were downed on a tree farm.
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Shingles tearing off roof.
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Utility company reports 7 power poles snapped.
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Power lines down.
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Tree limbs on power lines knocked power out.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 5 | 2 |
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