13. Typhoon Freda, the Columbus Day Storm of 1962

Typhoons are a RARE occurrence in the Pacific Northwest, but never say never. This tropical storm ran its course along the west coast, destroying buildings, homes, electricity, and forests in its wake.It should be noted that this episode was recorded just before Christmas, so there may be some references to the winter season. Sourceshttps://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/columbus_day_storm_1962_/#.Y4ZoaS-B1hDhttp://www.heidorn.info/keith/weather/almanac/arc2007/alm07oct.htmhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/01/06/bomb-cyclone-bombogenesis-weather-explained/9107820002/https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2019/03/13/no-the-bomb-cyclone-is-not-an-inland-hurricane-heres-why-they-differ/?sh=5da960d61896https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/zahrahirji/da-bomb-cyclonehttps://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/hurricane/hurricane-vs-typhoon.html