Chelan County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Chelan County, Washington? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 20 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 14 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 mph, plus 6 hail reports with hail up to 0.5". The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Last 30 days in Chelan County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 604 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles north of Orondo, or 26 miles north of Wenatchee, moving south at 10 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
“At 529 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles southeast of Holden Village, or 31 miles northeast of Stevens Pass. This storm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Gusty winds up to 30 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
- Hail 0.5" Chelan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Chelan County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. Strongest winds occurring between 8 PM to 5 AM. WHERE...Number 1 Canyon, Pangborn Airport, Nespelem, Entiat, Brewster, Chelan, Tonasket, Oroville, Cashmere, Plain, Wenatchee, Disautel Pass, Leavenworth, Number 2 Canyon, Omak, Bridgeport, and Okanogan. WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Thursday.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. Strongest winds occurring between 8 PM to 5 AM. WHERE...Tonasket, Chelan, Leavenworth, Wenatchee, Omak, Number 1 Canyon, Disautel Pass, Okanogan, Brewster, Cashmere, Nespelem, Pangborn Airport, Oroville, Plain, Bridgeport, Number 2 Canyon, and Entiat. WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM PDT Thursday.”
- Wind 75 mph Chelan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Chelan County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Wind gusts in the mountains up to 75 mph. WHERE...Nespelem, Okanogan, Cashmere, Tonasket, Entiat, Leavenworth, Number 2 Canyon, Wenatchee, Omak, Number 1 Canyon, Chelan, Disautel Pass, Brewster, Plain, Oroville, Bridgeport, and Pangborn Airport. WHEN...From 8 PM Wednesday to 11 AM PDT Thursday.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Wind gusts in the mountains up to 75 mph. WHERE...Tonasket, Pangborn Airport, Okanogan, Cashmere, Bridgeport, Entiat, Number 2 Canyon, Disautel Pass, Plain, Leavenworth, Chelan, Wenatchee, Number 1 Canyon, Brewster, Oroville, Omak, and Nespelem. WHEN...From 8 PM Wednesday to 11 AM PDT Thursday.”
- Wind 60 mph Chelan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Chelan County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 45 mph with gusts of 50 to 65 mph expected. Isolated gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 45 mph with gusts of 50 to 65 mph expected. Isolated gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
- Wind 75 mph Chelan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Chelan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Chelan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Chelan County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 18 inches, except 4 to 8 inches at Stehekin. Winds could gust between 30 to 50 mph. WHERE...Stevens Pass, Holden Village, and Stehekin. WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.”
- Wind 50 mph Chelan County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, December 15, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 18 inches, except 4 to 8 inches at Stehekin. Winds could gust between 30 to 50 mph. WHERE...Stevens Pass, Stehekin, and Holden Village. WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 10 PM PST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.”
- Wind 50 mph Chelan County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...In the mountains, West winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts to 75 mph, with locally higher gusts up to around 90 MPH above 5000 feet. In the valleys west winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. WHERE...Stevens Pass, Stehekin, Plain, Leavenworth, and Holden Village. WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected.”
“WHAT...In the mountains, West winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts to 75 mph, with locally higher gusts up to around 90 MPH above 5000 feet. In the valleys west winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. WHERE...Stevens Pass, Stehekin, Plain, Leavenworth, and Holden Village. WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Thursday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected.”
- Wind 75 mph Chelan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Chelan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Chelan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Chelan County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Chelan County, WA?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 20 severe weather events in Chelan County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Chelan County recently?
Yes — 6 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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