Hardy storm history
Storm events recorded in Hardy, West Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
610
Total events
0
Tornadoes
24
Hail
51
Floods
0
Deaths
$18.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of 6 inches of water crossing Durgon Road and Route 220. Portions of the road have become washed out or impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Jenkins Run was was flowing swiftly out of its banks along Jenkins Run Road. Up to 6 inches of fast moving water was observed near the intersection of US-220 and Jenkins Run Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three trees blew down on CR-23/10 Trout Run Road one mile south of Wardensville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down onto power lines near the intersection of CR-7 South Fork Road and Winchester Avenue/Old WV-55.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down onto power lines near the intersection of Winchester Avenue/Old WV-55 and US-220 South Main Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Reports of 6 to 8 inches of water across US 220 between Old Fields and the county line.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Evacuations underway on JC Markwood Road due to flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down along CR-10 Rig Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down along WV-55.
Flood Flood
Durgon Road closed due to high water.
High Wind High Wind
In response to a cold front, strong westerly wind gusts were observed across Hardy County, West Virginia. The mesonet observation at Old Fields recorded a 59 mile per hour gust early in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees blew down on property in the 2400 block of Middle Cove Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several trees blown down across Hardy County.
High Wind High Wind
A mesonet 2 miles NE of Lost River, WV measured a peak wind gust of 70 mph at 1444LST.
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Ice Storm Ice Storm
WV DOH reported numerous downed trees due to ice.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Coldest apparent temperatures/wind chills overnight into morning hours.
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down at the intersection of old WV-55 and Leisure Acres Road.
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Numerous trees and tree limbs blew down on CR-7 South Fork Road near Stump Run Farm. Power lines were down on the road, as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple reports of trees blown down in the western half of Hardy County.
Wildfire Wildfire
Several fires were sparked by very strong westerly winds in excess of 50 mph and extremely low relative humidity values on the afternoon of March 20th. While there were several smaller fires throughout the county, there were two that were that required federal assistance to conta…
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several calls for multiple trees blown down in northeastern Hardy County, including along CR-23/10 Trout Run Road to near the national forest just outside of Wardensville.
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Two trees blew down along WV-259 near Sawmill Lane.
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A couple of trees blew down on different parts of CR-10/1 Welton Orchard Road near the Grant/Hardy County line.
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Trees blew down along CR-2 Reynolds Gap Road.
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Dozens of trees, wires and poles blew down in Delray.
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A couple of trees blew down in the 1200 block of WV-7 South Fork Road.
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Multiple trees blew down on CR-12 Howards Lick Road.
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A couple of trees blew down on CR-16 Mill Gap Road east of Lost River.
High Wind High Wind
A mesonet station near Lost River, WV measured a peak gradient wind gust of 59 mph at 2049LST.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 | 27 | 0 |
| 2021 | 25 | 0 |
| 2020 | 30 | 0 |
| 2019 | 33 | 0 |
| 2018 | 31 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 22 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 32 | 0 |
| 2013 | 29 | 0 |
| 2012 | 32 | 0 |
| 2011 | 34 | 0 |
| 2010 | 14 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 22 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 26 | 0 |
| 2002 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 30 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |