316
Recorded events
2
Counties affected
20
Direct deaths
$27.2M
Property damage
Washington strong wind history: 316 recorded events across 2 counties between 1999 and 2026.
Decade by decade
Washington strong wind history by decade
The 1990s are the busiest decade on record with 1 reported strong wind events across Washington. Earlier decades are thinner because systematic reporting for this hazard expanded over time, not because the weather was calmer.
County ranking
Counties with the most strong wind events in Washington
| Rank | County | Events | Deaths | Damage | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Chelan County | 1 | 0 | $10K | 2020–2020 |
| #2 | Yakima County | 1 | 0 | $0 | 1999–1999 |