Waterville Plateau storm history
Storm events recorded in Waterville Plateau, Washington between 1950 and 2025.
120
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$4.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The Chelan Hills Wildfire damaged 4 homes in the Orondo area as well as destroying several outbuildings and damaging orchards and crops in the fire area.
High Wind High Wind
Station recorded a gust of 70 mph 5 miles East of Douglas at 0648 LST. Numerous trees down with downed power lines and property damage in Waterville. Damage cost is estimated.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Observer reported 5 inches of snow 9 miles southwest of Waterville.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 8 inches of snow in Waterville.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 8 inches of snow 6 miles Southwest of Bridgeport. Other reports from the Waterville Plateau ranged from 6 to 8 inches for Waterville and Withrow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A measurement of 11 inches of snow was reported near Waterville.
Wildfire Wildfire
Road 11 fire burned 840 acres of grassland. Cost is estimated.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Observer reported an estimated 5.5 inches 1 mile Northwest of Waterville at 0730 PST. There was another report of 3 inches near Mansfield.
Wildfire Wildfire
The fire started on July 20 from unknown cause and was contained on July 21. It burned 473 acres of grass and brush. No structures lost.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Strong winds led to blowing snow making SR 172 at MP 17 impassible and trapped vehicles in the area. Wind gusts were around 40 MPH.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An observer measured 9 inches of snow south of Withrow near Highway 2.
Wildfire Wildfire
Nilles fire burned 500 acres of grassland. No structures damaged or injuries reported.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Sustained strong winds and fresh snow created drifting snow and near zero visibility across the Waterville Plateau. There were numerous road closures and cars stranded on U.S. Highway 2.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Whitehall Road Fire, near Coulee Meadows, started on July 8th and burned a total 800 acres before it was contained on July 10th. The fire was ignited by lightning with a passing evening thunderstorm. Local news reported that gusty winds created blackout conditions from blowin…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
From June 26th through July 2nd, the town of Mansfield recorded six consecutive days with a high temperature at 100 degrees or above. Local cooling centers were set up by emergency management for those without air conditioning across the area. A report from the Washington Departm…
Dust Storm Dust Storm
The Grant County Sheriff reported Road W-NE, north of Waterville, was closed due to blowing dust and near zero visibility.
Dust Storm Dust Storm
National Weather Service employees received numerous reports of visibility near 1/2 mile due to blowing dust on Highway 2 between Grand Coulee and Waterville.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Road 11 brush fire consumed approximately 10,000 acres of grassland and wheat. Several outbuildings were lost and there was damage to one home. The cost of firefighting resources to contain the blaze was calculated at 980,000 dollars.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A spotter 2 miles northeast of East Wenatchee reported 4.0 inches of new snow accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A spotter 2 miles northeast of East Wenatchee reported 4.0 inches of new snow accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The COOP observer at Waterville recorded 6.0 inches of new snow accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A member of the public 2 miles north of East Wenatchee reported 6.0 inches of new snow accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A spotter near Waterville reported 5.0 inches of snow accumulation from this storm.
Wildfire Wildfire
A firefighter was injured when he was trapped by flames while fighting the Grass Valley Wildfire.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A member of the public near Waterville reported 4.0 inches of new snow accumulation. The COOP observer at Chief Joseph Dam just north of the sparsely populated Waterville Plateau recorded 4.7 inches of new snow accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A member of the public in Mansfield reported 7.0 inches of new snow accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The COOP observer at Waterville reported 5.5 inches of new snow accumulation.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
An observer in Waterville reported 3 inches of new snow and freezing rain.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An observer at Waterville reported 9 inches of new snow. Just outside of this zone to the northeast at Elmer City 6.1 inches was reported by a CoCoRaHS observer, while just to the southwest of the Waterville Plateau numerous reports of 6 inches of new snow were received from the …
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain deposited one half inch of ice accumulation at Waterville.
Blizzard Blizzard
Highway 2 in Douglas County was closed due to blowing and drifting snow and poor visibility between Waterville and Coulee City. The Douglas RAWS observation site reported sustained winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts near 40 mph during this time frame.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A member of the public reported 7 inches of new snow accumulation at Waterville.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A Coop observer reported 4 inches of snow new snow in Waterville, WA. The new snow fell between noon on the 19th and 8am on the 20th of January 2015.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A Coop observer in Waterville, WA reported 3 inches of new snow. The snow fell between 10 pm Friday and 12:30 pm Saturday.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow began around 4 pm Tuesday and ended or decreased substantially in intensity at around 10 am Wednesday January 13,2016. A Coop observer reported 7.5 inches of new snow at Waterville, WA from this storm system.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A coop observer reported 6 inches of snow in Waterville, WA.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A trained spotter reported 5 inches of snow in Mansfield, WA.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A COOP observer reported 4 inches of snow at Waterville, WA.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A trained spotter reported 6 inches of snow 8 miles east of Chelan, WA.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A member of the public reported 12 inches of snow at Waterville, WA on Facebook.
Wildfire Wildfire
This complex of wildfires ignition cause remains undetermined. The complex of wildfires originated Friday August 14,2015 and burned over 88,985 acres and cost over $21 million dollars to suppress.
Wildfire Wildfire
This complex of wildfires ignition cause remains undetermined. The complex of wildfires originated Friday August 14,2015 and burned over 88,985 acres and cost over $21 million dollars to suppress.
Wildfire Wildfire
This wildfire of undetermined origin started 18 miles east of Waterville, WA. It burned 2,300 acres and cots $150,000 to suppress/contain.
Wildfire Wildfire
Lightning was the ignition that started the Douglas County Complex of fires. The time of origin was Friday July 10,2015 at approximately 6 PM. The origin location was 17 miles northeast of Waterville, WA and 10 miles southeast of Waterville, WA. It burned 22,337 acres as of July …
Wildfire Wildfire
This wildfire of undetermined origin started 2 miles north of Quincy, WA. It burned 1,796 acres and cost $100,000 to contain/suppress.
Wildfire Wildfire
This fire 26 miles south of Brewster Washington burned 2,424 acres and cost $175,000 to contain/suppress.
Wildfire Wildfire
This fire of undetermined origin started 6 miles north of Quincy, WA. It burned 2,100 acres and cots $200,000 to suppress/contain.
Wildfire Wildfire
This fire of undetermined origin started 6 miles north of Quincy, WA. It burned 2,100 acres and cots $200,000 to suppress/contain.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A COOP Observer reported 3 inches of snow at Waterville, WA.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Four inches of snow was reported in Waterville, WA.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |