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Marion County, West Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
8
Tornado reports
44
Hail reports
136
Floods since 1996
470
All events
2
Deaths
$10.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Marion County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 8 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Large trees blown down. One fell on top of car, killing a teen-aged girl.
Major flooding along Route 310. Numerous roads washed out. Three boys, playing near a creek, were swept away. One died. Others rescued unharmed. Dead 10-yr old boy was found in Scratchers Creek near Hopewell Rd.
Torrential thunderstorm rains created widespread flash flooding across the county as numerous roads were closed. Several evacuations were required in the city of Bingamon, but the majority of problems were reported in the Mannington area. Flooding damaged 100 homes in Mannington,…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down on Harold Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down along Anderson Court.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down in the roadway along the 1300 block of Bunners Ridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on Husky Highway.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
NWS Storm Survey confirms an EF-0 tornado with maximum wind of 80 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down along Fort Hill and Thorne Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two power lines down in a backyard.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down along Catawba Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on Squirrel Run Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees reported down on Pricketts Fort Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Accumulation ranging from 2-4 inches with the highest amount of 4.5 inches reported by the public in Mannington.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snow accumulation generally ranging around 6 inches was reported across the county with the highest total of 6.4 inches reported by a CoCoRaHS observer 0.8 miles south-southwest of Fairmont.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Widespread snowfall, generally exceeding advisory criteria but falling short of warning criteria, fell across the county with amounts around 3-4 inches and the highest total of 4 inches reported by the public 2 miles north of Fairmont and by Amateur Radio 5 miles southeast of Fai…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Widespread snowfall, generally exceeding advisory criteria but falling short of warning criteria, fell across the county with amounts around 3-4 inches and the highest total of 4 inches reported by the public 2 miles north of Fairmont and by Amateur Radio 5 miles southeast of Fai…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snow accumulation generally ranging from 4 to 6 inches was reported across the county with the highest total of 7 inches in the Fairmont area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of flooded roadway along Colfax Road near Country Estates Lane.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of flooding along Middletown Road where Booths Creek intersects.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of flooding along 5th Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of flooding along Pleasant Valley Road near the U-Store.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of one foot of water over the road at the intersection of Brentwood Drive and Colfax Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media post showing flooding from an overflowing storm drain. Water is flowing across a lawn and down the street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of flooding near intersection of East Grafton Road and Colfax Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of flooding along Homewood Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Received a report of trees and wires down across the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency manager reported that Main Street in Rivesville was closed due to flooding. Also Fairmont Road was flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down at the intersection of Orr St. and Blaine St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down in Fairmont.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported several roads blocked off due to flooding. Person called into the 911 center after getting stuck water up to the doors of their truck. Several water rescues being performed in the area. Also homes were being surrounded by water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported high water under the railroad trestle in Rivesville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported that Locust Ave near the 1300 block was completely underwater. Just east of that location an apartment complex wall collapsed as water flowed through and over the structure. Several individuals were trapped in the building and water rescues were performed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported 2 vehicles stuck in the water in front of entrance to Fairmont State University.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported several water rescues throughout Fairmont.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported several roadways flooded and water rescues ongoing.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported roadway flooding on Pleasant Valley Rd.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported that Rich Gas Station was under water. Bridge not flooded at this time.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported roadway flooding near Husky Highway and Pike Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Video on social media of water rushing over Holbert Road and U.S. 250 into the Tygart River. This is near the Woods Boat House.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported the creek out of it's banks near Westchester, WV.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported several roads closed due to flooding with vehicles stranded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down along Mary Lou Retton Drive. Video provided of a possible funnel cloud.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route 19 is flooded at the intersection with Route 218.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads in the area were flooded. Trees were also reported to be blown down due to saturated soil and 30 to 40 MPH wind.wind.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding at the intersection of Route 19 and Country Club Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant flooding was reported on 4 States Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 1 |
| 2025 | 74 | 0 |
| 2024 | 38 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 1 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 1 |
| 2013 | 17 | 0 |
| 2012 | 18 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 9 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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