Thunderstorm Wind in Mineral County, West Virginia

Thunderstorm Wind May 17, 2025 · Mineral County, West Virginia

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

$2K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Trees blew down along CR-2 Emoryville Road in Elk Garden.

The wider storm

A line of thunderstorms developed over western Maryland and eastern West Virginia, then significantly gathered strength as it moved east into the I-95 corridor. Destructive winds, very large hail, and a tornado were observed with some of the most intense storms. Additional thunderstorms in a weakening but still severe state crossed the Appalachians overnight.

Began near Emoryville (39.3531, -79.1705).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1250179. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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