Pacific Northwest Cyclone Kills 46, Winds Over 150 mph, October 13, 1962
The Pacific Northwest experiences a cyclone the equal of a Category 3 hurricane, with winds above 150 mph. Forty-six people die.
Date: October 13, 1962
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