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Whitman County, Washington
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1971 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
3
Tornado reports
22
Hail reports
46
Floods since 1996
126
All events
0
Deaths
$4.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Whitman County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 3 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.
Missouri Flat Creek experienced a Flash Flood which resulted in the North Grand Avenue business district being inundated with up to 4 feet of water in places. Numerous businesses were damaged and parked cars were floated and carried away. Pullman police and fire crews made numero…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Large road washout on Green Hollow Road at MP5, with large boulders in road and mud flowing across road.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy rain led to mud and water over Banner Road and Palouse Albion Road.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy rain led to road washout, mud and rocks on Upper Union Flat Road.
Flood Flood
South Fork Palouse River flooding, with minor to moderate flooding in areas across Pullman, including downtown, Grand Avenue, and the area around the City Playfields. Water covered N Grand north of NW Windus St. NE Morton St by Reaney pool was flooded across all lanes. Grand Aven…
Flood Flood
SR 194 about 5 miles west of Pullman has been reduced to a single lane due to a washout caused by a failed culvert.
Flood Flood
River in the area was overflowing. It led to flooding of cropland, yard and basement.
Flood Flood
Minor flooding in Department of Highways facility with approximately 2 to 3 inches of water in shop.
Flood Flood
An estimated 3 feet of water in basement for several buildings along the Palouse River.
Flood Flood
Water over roadway on Fairmount Drive between Grand and Planet Fitness reported.
Flood Flood
Water over roadway on SR 272 at MP 8 reported.
Flood Flood
Water over roadway Fanning Rd and Warner Rd reported.
Flood Flood
Flooding occurred in town of Garfield with water up to homes.
Flood Flood
Overflowing creek in town led to flooding of several homes with water near 6 inches deep.
Flood Flood
Vehicle was stranded in water.
Flood Flood
Washed out dirt road with water flowing through.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain and rapid snow melt led to Sunshine Creek rising and inundating Sunshine Road. The Pullman Airport recorded 1.15 inches of rain.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain and rapid snow melt led to water over roadway on North Grand by Mobil Station and Cougar County Drive In.. The Pullman Airport recorded 1.15 inches of rain.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain and rapid snow melt led to water over State Route 23 near Steptoe. The Pullman Airport recorded 1.15 inches of rain.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain and rapid snow melt led to water over State Route 23 near Lamont. The Pullman Airport recorded 1.15 inches of rain.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS station at Pullman/Moscow Airport reported gusts of 67 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station DW6220 in Pullman reported a gust of 69 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branch broke off of tree and crushed the top of a vehicle. Pullman, Moscow Airport recorded a gust of 67 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Observer reported 1 inch tree limbs broken and shingles blown off roof. Pullman, Moscow Airport recorded a max gusts of 67 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A travel trailer was pushed onto its side. Pullman, Moscow Airport recorded a gust of 67 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed tree was reported. Pullman, Moscow Airport recorded a gust of 67 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Spotter reported roof blown off a greenhouse. Time estimated from ASOS. Pullman, Moscow Airport recorded a max gusts of 67 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Washington DOT reported downed trees blocking both lanes on SR 26. A max gust of 42 MPH was recorded.
Flood Flood
Water was over the roadway on SR 271 between MP 7 and 8.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds moved North from Oakesdale WA to Rockford WA. A weather station clocked gusts to 60 mph. It damaged or knocked down power lines and over 100 trees. It caused power outages around 3200 customers.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A spotter reported 1 inch size hail from a thunderstorm moving through the area.
Flood Flood
An estimated 2 to 3 feet of flooding at the Lions Club Park from the Palouse River.
Hail Hail
Observer reports hail 1.5 on social media.
Hail Hail
Observers reported 1 inch hail near Oakesdale and Tekoa, WA.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Slow moving shower producing short burst rainfall rates of 2 to 2.5 inches per hour according to radar estimates resulted in considerable mud and debris over state road 27 just south of oakesdale, wa.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A small funnel cloud dissipated shortly after formation. There is no indication that the circulation ever made contact with the ground. The location is estimated from social media shared by the media.
Hail Hail
There were numerous reports of hail, from 1 to 1.5 inches, associated with two strong thunderstorm cells that moved across western Whitman County. The reports were from Endicott, Peyton, St. John, and La Crosse.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A culvert failed leading to mud, water, and debris over State Route 23, at MP33 south of Lamont. The road was closed for clean up. No other reports of damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds damaged one vehicle, homes, and a local park. A trained spotter reported that the winds downed trees which caused the damage in Palouse, Washington. There were no known injuries.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A Mesonet station in Pullman, Washington measured a wind gust of 60 mph.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Numerous members of the public reported a well defined cold air funnel cloud in southeastern Pullman around 3:05 PM.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A member of the public reported and submitted a picture of a funnel cloud in southeast Pullman, Washington. Time estimated by radar.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A trainer spotter reported seeing two funnel clouds.
Flood Flood
Brief heavy rain from a thunderstorm pooled at an intersection in downtown Pullman apparently due to leaf clogged storm drains. The water pooled about 9 inches deep in the intersection which was sufficient to cause minor first floor flooding in a number of adjacent business estab…
Flood Flood
The USGS River Gage on the South Fork of the Palouse River at Pullman recorded a rise to the the Flood Stage of 7.0 feet at 10:30 PM PDT on April 9th. The river level stabilized and fluctuated just at or slightly below Flood Stage until 4:00 AM April 10th and then receded. This w…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall from a slow moving thunderstorm during the evening of May 20th caused Flash Flooding across Ladlow Butte Road near Garfield. A car was swept off the road and into a ditch. The car's occupants were rescued without injury by bystanders. Photos taken as the flood was …
Flood Flood
The Palouse River Gage at Potlach, ID recorded a rise above the Flood Stage of 15.0 feet at 10:00 PM PST March 14th, cresting at 17.5 feet at 10:30 AM March 16th. The river dropped below Flood Stage during the evening of the 17th but then rose again above Flood Stage during the a…
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A member of the broadcast media reported a mudslide fully blocking highway 27 2 miles north of Palouse, WA.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media posted a photograph of a downed tree via twitter that occurred in Oakesdale, WA.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
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