Jefferson storm history
Storm events recorded in Jefferson, West Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
796
Total events
7
Tornadoes
66
Hail
77
Floods
2
Deaths
$23.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A tree blew down onto an occupied golf cart at Locust Hill Golf Course, killing one occupant and critically injuring another.
A woman was killed when a large tree fell onto her car on Route 9 about 3 miles west of the Virginia border.
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three trees blew down around Shepherdstown, including on Terrapin Road, CR-5 Scrabble Road, and CR-5 Shepherd Grade Road.
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A tree blew down in the 300 block of York Street.
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A tree blew down onto power lines in the 800 block of Hidden Hollow Drive.
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A tree blew down onto power lines near the intersection of CR-1/8 Brucetown Road and Happy Creek Drive.
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Numerous trees blew down along CR-1/8 Brucetown Road.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in Charles Town.
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Minor roof damage was reported at an assisted living facility in the 100 block of Augustine Avenue.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The RAWS Kearneysville, MTGW2, observed a peak head index of 111F.
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The RAWS Kearneysville, MTGW2, observed a peak head index of 106F.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down in the 3700 block of WV-51 Middleway Pike.
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A tree blew down in the 2400 block of South Childs Road.
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A tree blew down in the 5900 block of Charles Town Road.
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A tree blew down in the 2000 block of WV-480 Kearneysville Pike.
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A tree blew down in the 100 block of Spring Lake Lane.
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A tree blew down in the 2100 block of CR-27 Bloomery Road.
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Trees blew down blocking US-340 William L. Wilson Freeway near CR-32 Chestnut Hill Road.
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A tree blew down in the 19000 block of WV-115 Charles Town Road.
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A tree blew down near the intersection of US-340 Alternate/Washington Street and McDowell Street.
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A tree blew down along CR-27 Millville Road/Bloomery Road.
Flood Flood
The Shenandoah River at Millville river gauge reached minor flood stage with a peak crest of 13.27 feet. At 10 feet, Parts of Bloomery Road and John Rissler Road are flooded near Bloomery, West Virginia. Once these roads flood, access to homes is impaired but the homes themselves…
Flood Flood
The Potomac River at Harpers Ferry river gauge reached minor flood stage with a peak crest of 19.65 feet. At 18 feet, due to backwater effects on the Shenandoah River, floodwaters cover much of the Hamilton Street area of historic Harpers Ferry, and approach the employee parking …
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Trees blew down in the 1100 block of CR-1/8 Brucetown Road.
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Trees blew down at the intersection of CR-17 Flowing Springs Road and Old Country Club Road.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in Charles Town.
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Several trees were uprooted and snapped along Virginia Avenue and Connie Avenue in Bakerton.
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Coldest apparent temperatures/wind chills overnight into morning hours.
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Flood Flood
A river gauge on the Shenandoah River at Millville reached minor flood stage (10 feet), with the gauge cresting at 12.04 feet. At 10 feet, parts of Bloomery Road and John Rissler Road are flooded near Bloomery, West Virginia. Once these roads flood, access to homes is impaired bu…
Flood Flood
The River Gauge on the Shenandoah River near Millville, WV reached minor flood stage (10ft) with a peak crest of 11.16 feet. At 10 feet, parts of Bloomery Road and John Rissler Road are flooded near Bloomery, West Virginia. Once these roads flood, access to homes is impaired but …
Flood Flood
WV-115 Charles Town Road was closed due to flooding at CR-25 Kabletown Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down along CR-38 Smith Road between US-340 and CR-25 Kabletown Road.
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Numerous trees blew down along CR-9/5 Mission Road between CR-9/9 John Brown Farm Road and WV-115 Charles Town Road.
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There were several reports of trees blown down in the Shepherdstown area.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The RAWS at ASOS at Kearnysville, WV (MTGW2) measured a peak heat index value of 105, with a high temperature of 99F. Several mesonets in the county measured peak heat indices around 105.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Several mesonets in the county measured peak heat indices around 105.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported a measured wind gust of 56 knots (65 MPH) near Shepherdstown.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington Weather Forecast Office staff conducted a survey of damage associated with a storm that began near Morgans Grove Park in Shepherdstown, WV, on the afternoon of June 5th, 2024. The tornado started in the Morgana neighborhood, approxima…
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 1 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 44 | 1 |
| 2020 | 38 | 0 |
| 2019 | 49 | 0 |
| 2018 | 55 | 0 |
| 2017 | 20 | 1 |
| 2016 | 22 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 |
| 2014 | 38 | 0 |
| 2013 | 25 | 0 |
| 2012 | 29 | 0 |
| 2011 | 32 | 0 |
| 2010 | 19 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 28 | 0 |
| 2007 | 29 | 0 |
| 2006 | 18 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 20 | 1 |
| 2003 | 33 | 1 |
| 2002 | 27 | 0 |
| 2001 | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 | 33 | 0 |
| 1999 | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 | 20 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |