Aug 18, 2004
A persistent thunderstorm moved across the Colville area about 5 pm causing flash flooding and wind damage. One report had 2 1/2 inches of rain in 45 minutes. Numerous buildings were flooded including the local jail. Many trees were blown down. One automobile was reported destroyed and a barn damaged. 2000 customers lost had electrical outages.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5418950). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Stevens County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.