Braxton storm history
Storm events recorded in Braxton, West Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
384
Total events
1
Tornadoes
52
Hail
56
Floods
0
Deaths
$9.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong Wind Strong Wind
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Drought Drought
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Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree blew down onto Exchange Road near the community of Knapp.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A path of downed trees about half of a mile to three quarters of a mile long took place along Bug Ridge Road in Sutton. One of the trees fell onto a car.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed trees and power lines in and around Gassaway resulted in over a thousand homes to be without power.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Outside of Sutton, a few trees blew down onto Centralia Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Gassaway, a few trees were blown down onto State Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was observed in the Little Birch and Crites Mountain area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was observed on sections of US 19 and Big Knaw Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near Otter Lane in Gassaway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Sutton, a tree was blown down onto Birch Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down near Mcclain Ridge Road in Newville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed trees and power lines in the Chapel township resulted in over 75 local customers to be without power for a period of time.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down in Burnsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in the Flatwoods and Heaters communities.
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Flood Flood
Hay fields in and around Heaters were flooded for a period of time.
Flood Flood
High water was observed in Burnsville.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
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Winter Storm Winter Storm
Strong Wind Strong Wind
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Drought Drought
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Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was blown down near the town of Exchange and another was downed on Braxton Street in Gassaway. Power outages also affected 1,437 customers in eastern Braxton County.
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on Frametown Road just east of Elk River Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and adjacent power lines were blown down on Village Lane south of Interstate 79.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were knocked down in the southern part of Braxton County along with multiple power outages in the Sutton area.
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A tree was blown down at the 2700 block of Old Turnpike Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on West Virginia 15 near the Braxton and Webster County line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed trees and power line damage were observed within the Flatwoods area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down onto power lines at the intersection of Sutton Lane and Little Otter Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the Lewis County line.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down from Frametown to Gassaway and Sutton.
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Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Power outages were observed in the Burnsville area, as well as several other spots in the county, as the result of downed trees and power lines.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | 0 |
| 2024 | 21 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 23 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 21 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 17 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |