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Yakima County, Washington
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2020, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
8
Tornado reports
22
Hail reports
47
Floods since 1996
117
All events
0
Deaths
$3.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Yakima County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 8 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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down.
Flood Flood
Naches near Clifdell- Flood stage is 31.0 feet. The river rose above flood stage on February 7th, 4am, crested at 31.4 feet on February 7th at 1145 am, then fell below flood stage on February 7th at 1130 pm. Minor flooding was observed in low areas along river.
Flood Flood
Naches near Naches- Flood stage is 17.8 feet. The river rose above flood stage on February 7, 4 am, crested at 18.6 feet on February 7th at 130 pm, then fell below flood stage on February 8th at 430 am. Minor flooding was observed in low areas along river.
Flood Flood
Yakima near Parker ' Flood stage is 10.0 feet. The river rose above flood stage on February 7th, 8 pm, crested at 10.4 feet on February 8th, 245 am, then fell below flood stage on February 8th, 6pm. Minor flooding was observed in low areas along river.
According to media reports a bounce house was lofted up to 20 feet in the air and thrown up to 240 feet from its original position by localized strong winds. Video from the aftermath shows a dust devil in the background. Winds from a nearby mesonet station were less than 20 mph. …
Flood Flood
On May 30th, warm temperatures lead to increased snow melt with the Naches River rising briefly to the flood stage of 17.8 feet.
Flood Flood
Increased snow melt resulted in minor flooding of the Naches River near Naches. On May 5th the river crested at 18.25 feet, flood stage is 17.8 feet.
Flood Flood
On March 15th, high flows on Cowiche Creek caused a section of a levee that had previously been damaged to breech, opening a 20 foot wide gap. The water followed along Highway 12 with the bulk of the water flowing into an irrigation canal. On March 16th, water inundated the inter…
Flood Flood
More flooding was reported along Wide Hollow and Cottonwood creeks, as well as Cowiche and Ahtanum creeks, through the city of Yakima, then southeast into the lower Yakima valley. Rapid snow melt occurred in the foothills west of Yakima. Water from roadside ditches spilled over v…
Flood Flood
Substantial snow pack was remained in the foothills and lower elevations of the Washington Cascades at the beginning of March. Temperatures started to moderate during the first week of the month with several nights of temperatures above freezing occurring on the 8th and 9th. Floo…
Flood Flood
After a brief warm up on 2/9/2017, an ice jam formed and broke loose on the North Fork of the Ahtanum Creek in central Yakima county. The ice moved downstream damaging five homes with water and structural damage. One family was displaced.
Flood Flood
Flood Flood
Hail Hail
Social Media reported the hail with the thunderstorm.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding in streets, 911 had some people evacuate buildings in fear of roof collapse. Police set up barricades to help divert drivers from flooded roadways, flooding in some homes. A few places lost power.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported trees uprooted 3 miles east of Ahtanum.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Debris flow just east of Rimrock Lake, reported by the Yakima Herald.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Yakima Herald news story reported the event that occurred in a remote area of Yakima county. But still blocked a significant state highway for rural travelers.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Yakima Herold reported to NWS that a blue spruce tree fell to the ground in West Valley with flooding along a pasture. Another car nearby was smashed by a falling tree. Several power outages were observed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Very heavy rain caused flooding along N 101st Ave. and Summitview Ave.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Local news reported trees and power lines down on cars and homes in a mobile home park near East 3rd St. and East E St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Spotter reported that shingles were blown off of the roof and a tree was down in the front yard.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
News reported that power lines were down near the local Bi-Mart.
Flood Flood
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Unoccupied mobile home washed away. Six mile stretch of Highway 241 closed until 7 pm.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail accompanied by heavy rainfall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong gusty winds downed power lines and trees. Heavy rainfall caused minor flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on Zier Road and hit a house.
Flood Flood
The Yakima River at Naches crested on June 18 11 pm at 16.64 feet. Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Flood Flood
The Yakima River at Naches crested at 16.44 feet at 5:15 pm on June 6th. Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Flood Flood
The Yakima River at Parker crested at 10.19 feet on April 25 at 2:15 pm. Flood stage is 10 feet.
Flood Flood
The Naches River at Naches crested at 18.27 feet on April 25 at 1 am. Flood stage is 17.8 feet.
Flood Flood
Water from Satus Creek was over the West Satus Road and Marion Drain Road near Highway 22.
Flood Flood
The Yakima River at Umtanum crested at 36.5 feet on May 16th, which was 1 foot above flood stage. At Parker the crest was 13.2 feet on May 16th, which was 3.2 feet above flood stage. Reported rainfall amounts on May 14-15 were between 3 and 4 inches.
Flood Flood
Flooding closed sections of Highway 410 and other roads along the Naches River from Cliffdell to Yakima. High water and large debris damaged bridges. The Naches River crested at 20.4 on May 15th, which was 3.4 feet above flood stage. At Cliffdell, the river crested at 32.2 feet o…
Flood Flood
The river gage at Parker crested 1.3 feet above flood stage.
Flood Flood
Continuing from March 31, the river gage at Naches crested at .2 feet above flood stage.
Flood Flood
The Naches River at Naches crested .2 feet above normal.
Flood Flood
In Yakima County, the flooding was contained to the low areas along the Yakima River including the Selah Golf Course and the Yakima Greenway. The Yakima River at Parker crested at 12.2 feet just after midnight on January 18th, 2.2 feet above flood stage.
Hail Hail
One inch hail reported by spotter.
Hail Hail
Yakima Sheriff Dispatch reported 1 inch diameter hail.
Hail Hail
Fire crews reported 1 inch diameter hail.
Hail Hail
Observer reported 1/2 to 3/4 inch hail.
Hail Hail
Spotter reported thunderstorm with heavy rainfall and hail to nickel size.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Thunderstorm produced heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and pea size hail. Hail damaged the apple crop. Water runoff from field flowed over an irrigation canal and onto adjacent field. Drains and culverts became blocked resulting in ditches filling up, overflowing, and eroding the …
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 | 4 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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