historic northwest storms
Record Wind Storm ~ January 13, 2021
(This deadly event was caused by an intense low-pressure system moving west to east along the US/Canadian border.)
Record Wind Event ~ November 17, 2015
(This historic storm produced widespread winds to 71 MPH, and was caused by a strong storm moving through southern BC.)
Severe Thunderstorm ~ July 23, 2014
(Winds to70 MPH, large hail, and heavy rain was the result of a line of severe t/storms moving south to north during max heating of the afternoon.)
Pend Oreille River Flooding ~ June 2011
(historic flooding was the result of rapid heavy mountain snowmelt.)
Record Snow Event ~ December 2008
(The result of a storm that unexpectedly stalled over the Inland Northwest for days!)
Record Winter of 2007-2008
(144" of Snow was recorded that season in south Pend Oreille County.)
Flash Flood ~ June 2006
(Caused by a severe thunderstorm in west Spokane County)
Ice Storm '96 ~ November 19, 1996
(This historic event was the result of a prolonged collision of Arctic air from the north and mild air from the south.)
Firestorm '91 ~ October 16, 1991
(a strong frontal passage combined with tinder-dry conditions resulted in widespread fires throughout the forecast area.)
