Dec 15, 2000
About 50 homes in the Sandy Point area suffered damage from seas 10-12 feet in height. 10 homes suffered major damage, in part due to driftwood that smashed into the homes along with the surf. One woman was injured from debris in the surf. Wind with this event gusted to 52 mph.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5160611). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Whatcom County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.