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Harrison County, West Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1970 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
6
Tornado reports
81
Hail reports
137
Floods since 1996
683
All events
4
Deaths
$17.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Harrison County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 6 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
A 34 year old woman was killed, when a 70 foot tall tree fell up a slight hill and smashed through the middle of her mobile home. She was sitting inside watching television. The freak accident occurred as the heavier rains were diminishing. The ground was saturated with some soil…
A lightning strike ignited a house fire in a Summit Park one floor house, killing the 81 year od woman sleeping inside. The bolt travelled into the home on an electric wire serving an outdoor light fixture.
Widespread flash flooding occured across Harrison County. Areas in and around Bridgeport and Shinnston were especially hard hit. Around Bridgeport multiple roads were closed, and several houses had water into the first floors. Also, many homes had water seepage into their basemen…
Numerous trees and large branches were blown down across the county. Around 20,000 customers lost electricity. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $780,000.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
One and a half feet of standing water was observed on Mount Clare Road at Batton Hollow Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A foot of water was observed over Good Hope Pike. A car became trapped in the water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Three feet of standing water was observed at the intersection of Suds Run Road and Chub Run Road. Four unoccupied vehicles were submerged in the 1500 block of Suds Run Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route 19 was closed from the old landfill to Sycamore Road due to high water from Sycamore Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down on Big Rock Camp Road.
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A tree blew down on Sycamore Road.
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Several trees were downed in and around Clarksburg and Bridgeport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large trees blown down around Maple Lake resulted in local power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A downed tree and power lines occurred along Biddie Lane in West Milford.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down into the roadway with lines hanging low near Johnstown Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Lost Creek, a tree blew down with lines along the 500 block of Bisetown Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A downed tree was observed along the 600 block of Lost Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in the West Milford area.
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In the community of Goodhope, two power poles were broken along Issacs Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Lost Creek, a tree fell onto a house along East Main Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A downed tree was observed along Traders Avenue in Clarksburg.
Flood Flood
Laurel Park Road was impassible near the intersection of Alpha Hill Road due to flooding from the West Fork River.
Flood Flood
Stevens Run Road was impassible near the intersection with Hastings Run Road due to high water from Elk Creek.
Flood Flood
Flooding reported in several sections of Laurel Park Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A downed tree was observed at the 600 block of Trouser Leg Road near Benedum Hollow Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down and blocked Sycamore Fork Road near the Doddridge County line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines and a tree were blown down around the 2900 block of Gregorys Run Road outside of Clarksburg, causing local power outages.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road was completely covered with water, along with mud slides.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Sherwood Road flooded in the 100 block near Johnson Avenue.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was observed on Route 270 near Lena Lane and Grantview Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding was observed in the 1600 block of Philippi Pike in Clarksburg. Some homes in the area began to flood.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Route 270 was closed near South Harrison High School.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was observed along Lost Creek in the town of Lost Creek.
Flood Flood
A low spot on Kincheloe Road northwest of Jane Lew flooded.
Flood Flood
The West Fork River near Clarksburg rose above a flood stage of 14 feet the night of May 27. After cresting around 15.3 feet the next morning, the river receded below flood stage again late morning on the 28th. At 15 feet, homes on low sections of Liberty Avenue and Route 19 floo…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was observed in the 1500 block of Philippi Pike.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was observed at the 3000 block of Hawk Highway.
Flood Flood
A foot of water flooded a residential basement.
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A downed tree blocked 2nd Street in Clarksburg.
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Drought Drought
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Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 0 |
| 2025 | 44 | 0 |
| 2024 | 28 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | 0 |
| 2022 | 35 | 0 |
| 2021 | 20 | 0 |
| 2020 | 28 | 0 |
| 2019 | 20 | 0 |
| 2018 | 20 | 0 |
| 2017 | 19 | 1 |
| 2016 | 17 | 0 |
| 2015 | 22 | 0 |
| 2014 | 23 | 1 |
| 2013 | 18 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 29 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 18 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 23 | 0 |
| 1999 | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 | 20 | 1 |
| 1997 | 17 | 0 |
| 1996 | 22 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 1 |
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