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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.

May 3, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind1 death, 1 injury
A tree blew down onto an occupied golf cart at Locust Hill Golf Course, killing one occupant and critically injuring another.
May 14, 2002 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind1 death
A woman was killed when a large tree fell onto her car on Route 9 about 3 miles west of the Virginia border.
January 19, 1996 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Flood Flood$20.0M damage
December 26, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
December 2, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
July 31, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three trees blew down around Shepherdstown, including on Terrapin Road, CR-5 Scrabble Road, and CR-5 Shepherd Grade Road.
July 31, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down in the 300 block of York Street.
July 26, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down onto power lines in the 800 block of Hidden Hollow Drive.
July 26, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down onto power lines near the intersection of CR-1/8 Brucetown Road and Happy Creek Drive.
July 26, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down along CR-1/8 Brucetown Road.
July 16, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in Charles Town.
July 16, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Minor roof damage was reported at an assisted living facility in the 100 block of Augustine Avenue.
June 24, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The RAWS Kearneysville, MTGW2, observed a peak head index of 111F.
June 23, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The RAWS Kearneysville, MTGW2, observed a peak head index of 106F.
June 19, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down in the 3700 block of WV-51 Middleway Pike.
June 19, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down in the 2400 block of South Childs Road.
June 19, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down in the 5900 block of Charles Town Road.
June 19, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down in the 2000 block of WV-480 Kearneysville Pike.
June 19, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down in the 100 block of Spring Lake Lane.
June 19, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down in the 2100 block of CR-27 Bloomery Road.
June 19, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down blocking US-340 William L. Wilson Freeway near CR-32 Chestnut Hill Road.
June 19, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down in the 19000 block of WV-115 Charles Town Road.
June 19, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down near the intersection of US-340 Alternate/Washington Street and McDowell Street.
June 17, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down along CR-27 Millville Road/Bloomery Road.
May 14, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
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…
May 14, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
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 …
May 3, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down in the 1100 block of CR-1/8 Brucetown Road.
May 3, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down at the intersection of CR-17 Flowing Springs Road and Old Country Club Road.
March 16, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in Charles Town.
February 17, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
February 16, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were uprooted and snapped along Virginia Avenue and Connie Avenue in Bakerton.
February 15, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
February 11, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
February 8, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
February 5, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
January 20, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
January 20, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Coldest apparent temperatures/wind chills overnight into morning hours.
January 19, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Winter Storm Winter Storm
January 5, 2025 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Winter Storm Winter Storm
December 15, 2024 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Winter Weather Winter Weather
October 1, 2024 · Jefferson, West Virginia
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…
September 29, 2024 · Jefferson, West Virginia
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 …
August 9, 2024 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Flood Flood
WV-115 Charles Town Road was closed due to flooding at CR-25 Kabletown Road.
August 3, 2024 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down along CR-38 Smith Road between US-340 and CR-25 Kabletown Road.
August 3, 2024 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down along CR-9/5 Mission Road between CR-9/9 John Brown Farm Road and WV-115 Charles Town Road.
August 3, 2024 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several reports of trees blown down in the Shepherdstown area.
July 16, 2024 · Jefferson, West Virginia
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.
July 15, 2024 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Several mesonets in the county measured peak heat indices around 105.
June 26, 2024 · Jefferson, West Virginia
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported a measured wind gust of 56 knots (65 MPH) near Shepherdstown.
June 5, 2024 · Jefferson, West Virginia
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

YearEventsTornadoes
2025370
2024171
2023100
2022170
2021441
2020380
2019490
2018550
2017201
2016220
2015190
2014380
2013250
2012290
2011320
2010190
2009120
2008280
2007290
2006180
2005120
2004201
2003331
2002270
2001200
2000330
1999210
1998200
199770
1996100
199580
199430
199350
199260
199120
199010
198911
198810
198710
198210
197520
197010
196910
196810
196511