The 2008 Vancouver, WA, tornado occurred in the city of Vancouver, Washington on January 10, 2008. The NWS rated this rare storm an EF1 (wind speeds of 90-110 mph). Meteorological history A rapidly advancing cold front generated a severe thunderstorm through Clark County, Washington. The tornado was immediately accompanied by several funnel clouds, and an advisory issued stated that more funnel clouds were possible. A funnel cloud was seen to the south of the tornado in Gresham, Oregon. More than 200 trees, with diameters ranging from 12 to more than 36 inches, were damaged.