Wenatchee Area storm history
Storm events recorded in Wenatchee Area, Washington between 1950 and 2025.
193
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
1
Deaths
$21.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Apple Acres Fire started on July 2 by suspected human cause. It was located 5 miles south of Pateros. It burned 3410 acres of brush and grass. It was contained on July 14 Cost is estimated.
The wildfire was human caused and started near the intersection of Colockum Road and Tarpiscan Road. The fire spread south into neighboring Kittitas County and remained west of the Columbia River. The fire continued to burn into the month of August. Numerous homes, three major po…
High Wind High Wind
Wenatchee ASOS gusted to 63 mph at 0346 LST. Mesonet station TT246 in Entiat recorded a gust of 61 mph at 0435 LST. Chelan County PUD reported 6863 outages. Damage cost is estimated.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 8 inches of snow one mile Northwest of Chelan. Other reports in the leeside of the Cascades ranged from 6 to 8 inches for the areas around Entiat, Malaga, and Sunnyslope.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 9 inches of snow 2 miles Southeast of Dryden. Other reports in the area ranged from 6 to 9 inches for Chelan and Manson.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 14.5 inches of snow. Other reports in the area reported 3 to 7 inches from Wenatchee, Cashmere, and Manson areas.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Spotter reported 11.5 inches of snow 2 miles Southwest of Manson. Other reports in the area include 12 inches near Cashmere, 7 inches near Chelan, and 8 inches near Wenatchee.
Wildfire Wildfire
The fire started June 10 by unknown cause. It was contained on June 12. It burned 693 acres of grassland. Cost is estimated.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow squall caused multiple accidents in East Wenatchee. Pangborn Airport reported quarter-mile visibility with the squall, with a flash freeze indicated on several area roads via WSDOT sensors. Time based on ASOS report.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 11.4 inches of snow 1 mile Southwest of Wenatchee. Reports ranged from 8 to 11 inches in the area.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Multi-vehicle crash in heavy snow and icy roads east of Cashmere on Route 2. Multiple lanes closed.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer estimated 10.5 inches of snow 2 miles north of Ardenvoir. Other reports in the area were 5 inches for Wenatchee, 5 to 7 inches for Cashmere, and 4.5 inches for Chelan.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer estimated 7 inches of snow in Cashmere on December 2. Other reports in the area ranged from 2 to 5 inches. Observers in Wenatchee reported up to 5 inches. Manson had a report of 5 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Observer estimated 6 inches of snow 2 miles Northwest of Chelan at 0930 PST.
High Wind High Wind
Entiat raws recorded a gust 58 MPH at 2035LST.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet TT246 recorded a gust of 61 MPH at 1835LST.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 6 inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer 4 miles SW of East Wenatchee reported 7.2 inches.
High Wind High Wind
Station DW7538 located 5 miles SSW of East Wenatchee recorded a gust of 59 MPH.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer recorded 6.8 inches of snow 4 miles Southwest of East Wenatchee.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 6 inches of snow southeast of Ardenvoir. Other reports for Wenatchee and Cashmere were 5.5 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 11 inches of snow near Malaga for Dec 11. Other reports in the Wenatchee area ranged from one to 4 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer reported 8.8 inches of snow for Dec 10. Other reports in the Wenatchee and Malaga area ranged from 7 to 9 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer near Cashmere WA reported 9.7 inches of snow at 0730LST. Other locations in the area including Wenatchee received 5 to 9 inches. A public report of 10.5 near Mason was also received.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer estimated 7 inches of snow.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Stayman Fire was first reported on July 18 at approximately 2:35 p.m. The fire is burned in brush and grass. It was first assessed at 35 acres and grew to approximately 1200 acres. Level 1 evacuations were in place.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
There was an estimated amount of 16 inches 4 miles south of Wenatchee at 830LST. Highest measured amount was 10 inches 2 miles south of Wenatchee at 830LST.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A strong winter storm brought moderate to heavy snow, with some freezing rain, across the Wenatchee area along the Columbia River. Snow accumulations were significant - 24 hour totals from 15 to 25 inches and 48 hour totals reaching 20 to 30 inches. There were reports of 2 inches…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow began to accumulate at 2100PST and taper off around 1200PST the following day. A total of 6 to 8 inches of snow fell overnight across the Wenatchee area including Cashmere, Wenatchee, and Entiat.
The Red Apple Fire started on July 13th and burned a total 12,288 acres before it was contained on July 25th. It began at the US-97 and US Highway 2 corridor, on the outskirts of Monitor. The cause of ignition has not been confirmed and under investigation by authorities. There w…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Batterman Road Fire, in eastern Wenatchee, started on July 4th and burned a total 14,100 acres of brush before it was contained on July 13th. The cause of ignition is unknown and under investigation by authorities. There were no injuries or structures lost. The cost of the fi…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
An extended period of excessive heat occurred across the Wenatchee area from June 26th to July 2nd. Afternoon high temperatures ranged from 102 to 114 degrees most afternoons. Overnight lows only fell into the mid-to-upper 70 degrees. There were two all time records set in the We…
High Wind High Wind
Gusty winds, measured up to 50 mph, occurred through the Eastern Cascade slopes into the upper Columbia Basin. There were public reports and photos of roof damage and broken tree limbs in Chelan.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Two mid-level waves brought an impressive two day snow accumulation. Enhanced lift brought a boundary of heavy snow on January 27th. Light snow fell on the following day, but there was a two-day total snow of 9 to 11 inches in the Wenatchee area along the Columbia River.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A CoCoRaHS observer, 12 miles northwest of Entiat, recorded 10.3 inches of new snow accumulation.
High Wind High Wind
A measured wind gust of 62 mph was recorded at the Wenatchee Airport. Local utilities reported power outages in parts of the Wenatchee area due to wind damage.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A CoCoRaHS observer, 12 miles northwest of Entiat, recorded 7.0 inches of new snow accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A member of the public, in east Wenatchee, reported an estimate 4.0 inches of new snow accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
There was a report of 4.5 inches of snow in Entiat. A majority of the Entiat Valley and Wenatchee area only received light snow.
Dense Smoke Dense Smoke
An air quality sensor in Wenatchee recorded unhealthy air quality from September 12th through September 19th. Thick smoke dispersed a little on September 15th with the arrival of a weak front and wind shift. This was temporary and very unhealthy conditions returned until the arri…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Colockum Road Wildfire grew and eventually burned 2,967 acres of brush and grassland. No structures were lost, but the fire threatened over 100 homes and several crops and orchards. The cost of firefighting resources to contain the blaze was calculated at 2.4 million dollars.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A local utility company reported a tree blown into powerlines due to strong winds caused a small power outage.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Wenatchee World Newspaper reported that a large birch tree fell on a vehicle during passing strong winds in Wenatchee.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A member of the public in Wenatchee reported 6.0 inches of new snow accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An observer 1 mile southeast of East Wenatchee recorded 4.4 inches of new snow accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A member of the public in Rock Island reported 5.0 inches of new snow accumulation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A member of the public in Cashmere reported 5.0 inches of new snow accumulation.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 21 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |