Dec 2, 2007
Two very powerful storms with origins in the Tropics brought hazardous weather to the Pacific Northwest. The entire forecast area experienced heavy rainfall for an extended period of time. This abnormally long period of consistently heavy rainfall led to widespread flooding. Two rivers in southwest Washington exceeded major flood levels, which fueled extensive flood damage.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 72230). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Wahkiakum County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.