Tree Falls on Issaquah Homes as Damage from Tuesday’s Windstorm Continues

Strong winds caused trees to crash into several homes, leaving widespread damage.

Residents of Issaquah, WA, are still dealing with the aftermath of Tuesday's windstorm, which brought down trees and power lines, and caused widespread damage to homes and businesses.

One of the hardest-hit areas was the neighborhood of Tibbetts Creek, where several trees were uprooted and fell on homes. One tree crashed through the roof of a house on 17th Avenue NW, causing significant damage to the interior. The family who lives in the home was not injured, but they were forced to evacuate while repairs are made.

Wind gusts in the area reached up to 60 mph.

According to the National Weather Service, wind gusts in the Issaquah area reached up to 60 mph during the storm. These high winds caused trees to sway and snap, leading to the widespread damage. In addition to the damage to homes, the storm also brought down power lines, leaving thousands of people without power. As of this writing, crews are still working to restore power to all affected areas.

Officials are urging residents to be cautious as they clean up the damage.

Issaquah officials are urging residents to be cautious as they clean up the damage from the storm. There are still downed power lines in the area, and residents should stay away from these lines and call 911 if they see them. Residents should also be careful when working with chainsaws and other power tools.