2008 Vancouver, Washington tornado

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.
 
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