Storm of the decade

A severe thunderstorm toppled trees throughout the Columbia Basin Thursday, including in a Moses Lake park.
CHERYL SCHWEIZER/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD

Storm damage extended throughout the Columbia Basin.
COURTESY PHOTO/GRANT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

by CHERYL SCHWEIZER
Staff Writer | May 29, 2026 4:57 PM

MOSES LAKE — Winds in excess of 60 miles per hour knocked out power, blew down trees and caused extensive damage as a powerful thunderstorm blew through Grant County Thursday night.

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