2008 Vancouver, Washington tornado

The 2008 Vancouver, WA, tornado occurred in the city of Vancouver, Washington on January 10, 2008.[2] The NWS rated this rare storm an EF1 (wind speeds of 90–110 mph).[3]

2008 Vancouver, WA, tornado
EF1 tornado
Radar loop of the thunderstorm which spawned the tornado
FormedJanuary 10, 2008 12:15 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. PST
Max. rating1EF1 tornado
FatalitiesNone
Damage$525,000[1]
Power outages126,000
Areas affectedClark County, Washington
1Most severe tornado damage; see Enhanced Fujita scale
partof = the tornado outbreaks of 2008

Meteorological history

A rapidly advancing cold front generated a severe thunderstorm through Clark County, Washington.[3] The National Weather Service briefly posted a tornado warning.[4] A tornado then developed near Vancouver Lake, moved east into Hazel Dell then to Hockinson in multiple touchdowns.[3] The damage corridor extend on 10.11 mi (16.3 km) in length by in 440 yd (402.3 m) in width.[3] The storm was a rare event in the Pacific Northwest.[4]

The tornado was immediately accompanied by several funnel clouds, and an advisory issued stated that more funnel clouds were possible.[5] A funnel cloud was seen to the south of the tornado in Gresham, Oregon.[5]

Impact
Damage to a marina in Vancouver

Damage reports showed widespread downed power lines, malfunctioning traffic lights, and roofing that had been ripped off.[2] The majority of the damage was light in nature.[6] More than 200 trees, with diameters ranging from 12 to more than 36 inches, were damaged.[3] A semi trailer was tipped over.[3]

Vancouver Lake Crew's facilities on the east shore of Vancouver Lake were demolished in the storm with several dozen sculling boats damaged.[3]

At least 126,000 customers had lost power because of the storm.[7]

See also

References
  1. "nov08news". American Meteorological Society. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved August 15, 2014.
  2. "Tornado Hits Vancouver, Hazel Dell Area". KOIN. Archived from the original on January 16, 2008. Retrieved January 12, 2008.
  3. "Storm Events Database". National Centers for Environmental Information. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  4. "Tornado Strikes Vancouver". KPTV. Archived from the original on January 18, 2008. Retrieved January 12, 2008.
  5. "Residents still abuzz over tornado". KGW. Archived from the original on January 15, 2008. Retrieved January 12, 2008.
  6. Skidmore, Sarah (January 11, 2008). "Tornado hits Vancouver area". Seattle Times. Archived from the original on February 20, 2008. Retrieved March 20, 2008.
  7. Vogt, Tom. "Vancouver's killer tornado: Science behind the storm". The Columbian. Retrieved August 15, 2014.

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