Berkeley storm history
Storm events recorded in Berkeley, West Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
931
Total events
14
Tornadoes
93
Hail
124
Floods
0
Deaths
$2.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A tornado touched down in Darkesville in southern Berkeley County. The F2 tornado produced extensive structural damage to homes and businesses in the area. The storm traveled north and toppled tractor trailers and vehicles on Interstate-81. At least 6 people were injured from the…
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 50 knots (58 MPH) was measured by a personal weather station near Hedgesville (KWVHEDGE26).
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A tree blew down at the intersection of CR-11/5 Koonztown Road and Yukon Drive/Lovetts Lane.
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A tree blew down on I-81 at mile marker 23.
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A few trees blew down along Foxcroft Avenue in Martinsburg.
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Trees blew down on Dewdrop Lane and Audubon Road.
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A few trees blew down near Hedgesville.
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Trees blew down in and around Martinsburg.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in Martinsburg.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Williamsport Pike near Bedington Road was impassable in a few spots due to at least six inches of flowing water flowing over the roadway.
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Trees blew down on CR-40 Winebrenner Road near Quincy Lane.
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A tree blew down in the 1200 block of Saint Andrews Drive.
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A tree blew down onto power lines near the intersection of Bedington Road and Miss Staci Drive.
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A tree blew down along US-11 Williamsport Pike near Foster Drive.
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A tree blew down along WV-45 Apple Harvest Drive.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The ASOS at Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport in Martinsburg, KMRB, observed a peak head index around 105F.
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The ASOS at Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport in Martinsburg, KMRB, observed a peak head index of 108F.
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A large tree blew down on Princeton Street near CR-45/5 Eagle School Road.
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Trees blew down in the 1900 block of CR-24/1 Sam Mason Road between I-81 and US-11 Winchester Avenue.
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Trees blew down into the roadway near the intersection of WV-45 Apple Harvest Drive and CR-45/11 Tub Run Hollow Road.
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Numerous trees blew down around Martinsburg.
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A wind gust of 54 knots (62 MPH) was measured by the ASOS at Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport (KMRB).
Flood Flood
The Opequon Creek near Martinsburg river gauge reached minor flood stage with a crest that peaked in moderate flood stage at 12.74 feet. At 10 feet, Floodwaters begin to cover Douglas Grove Road (County Road 9/16) east of Martinsburg. A portion of Bowers Road is also flooded. Low…
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail was reported near Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport (KMRB).
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Numerous trees and wires blew down near Hedgesville into the Spring Mills area.
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Trees blew down in the 1800 block of CR-13 Dry Run Road between Hedgesville and Martinsburg.
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High Wind High Wind
The ASOS at the Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport in Martinsburg, WV, KMRB, measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph at 1545 LST.
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Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Coldest apparent temperatures/wind chills overnight into morning hours.
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Trees blew down onto a house on South Rosemont Avenue.
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Several trees blew down in downtown Martinsburg, including on US-11 West King Street at South Maple Avenue, and North Tennessee Avenue at Old Mill Road.
Flood Flood
Tuscarora Creek at Martinsburg rose above the flood stage of 5.5 feet, cresting at 6.45 feet. At this level, water reaches the parking lot at War Memorial Park.
Flood Flood
Opequon Creek at Martinsburg rose above the flood stage of 10 feet before cresting at 11.8 feet. Water begins to cover backyards of homes on Bowers Road. Douglas Grove Road is impassable. Water also approaches Golf Course Road and Grapevine Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Road was closed due to high water flowing around the intersection of Teal Road and Paynes Ford Road.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Berkeley County WV Emergency Management and the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington Forecast Office conducted a survey of storm damage that occurred near Hedgesville in Berkeley County, West Virginia on Thursday night, August 08, 2024. NWS Doppler Weather Radar in Sterl…
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There were a few reports of trees blown down in Hedgesville and Martinsburg.
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Several trees blew down in the area of Back Creek.
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Trees blew down on CR-36 Golf Course Road.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The ASOS at Eastern West Virginia Airport (KMRB) in Martinsburg measured a peak heat index value of 104, with a high temperature of 102F. Several mesonets in the county measured peak heat indices around 105.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The ASOS at Eastern West Virginia Airport in Martinsburg (KMRB) measured a peak heat index value of 102, with a high temperature of 100F. Several mesonets in the county measured peak heat indices around 105.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | 0 |
| 2024 | 27 | 3 |
| 2023 | 28 | 0 |
| 2022 | 26 | 0 |
| 2021 | 28 | 0 |
| 2020 | 29 | 0 |
| 2019 | 48 | 0 |
| 2018 | 79 | 0 |
| 2017 | 27 | 0 |
| 2016 | 36 | 0 |
| 2015 | 24 | 0 |
| 2014 | 60 | 2 |
| 2013 | 22 | 0 |
| 2012 | 43 | 0 |
| 2011 | 51 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 26 | 0 |
| 2007 | 32 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 26 | 2 |
| 2003 | 31 | 0 |
| 2002 | 29 | 0 |
| 2001 | 23 | 0 |
| 2000 | 31 | 0 |
| 1999 | 30 | 0 |
| 1998 | 20 | 3 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 5 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |