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Mercer County, West Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
2
Tornado reports
87
Hail reports
113
Floods since 1996
514
All events
3
Deaths
$23.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Mercer County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 2 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.
Heavy rain had caused multiple streams and creeks across the county to flood out of their banks and across nearby roads and properties. This included Daves Fork, Christians Fork, Lorton Lick Creek and the Bluestone River. In the Green Valley area, the South Fork Brush Creek was o…
Thousands of trees were downed across the county from high winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Helene. The trees caused numerous road closures and many fell on homes. Seven homes were destroyed, and 22 homes sustained major damage. By noon on Friday, near 24,500 custo…
Flash flooding along Brush Creek caused evacuations in the Green Valley area and damaged several homes.
Flash flooding along the East River caused damage to several homes in the Oakvale area. Many residents were evacuated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was reported down on Matoaka Road just south of its intersection with Cable Road.
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A tree was reported down on Athens Road near its intersection with Plymouth Ridge.
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A power line was reported down along Wolf Bottom Road near its intersection with Falls Mills Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down blocking one lane of traffic near the intersection of New Hope and Surface Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large limbs were reported down near the B & G Pro-Shop and Sportsman's Club.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down on Route 20 near its intersection with Pump House Road.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions improved to Severe Drought conditions in Mercer county by late June after repeated rounds of rainfall during the month of June. The previous several months of March, April, and May recorded precipitation totals of 10.00-15.00 inches, which ended up bein…
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions expanded into Mercer county in the middle of May after the previous several months of February, March, and April recorded precipitation totals of 6.00-8.00 inches, which ended up being 50 to 75 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions com…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions expanded into Mercer county in late April after the previous several months of January, February, and March recorded precipitation totals of 8.00-10.00 inches, which ended up being 75 to 90 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
A couple mesonet weather stations reported wind chill values dropping to -15F or lower. The lowest wind chill value recorded was -22F at Flat Top.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix occurred with reports of up to 4.0 inches of snow, up to 2.7 inches of sleet, and up to 0.20 inches of freezing rain. Key Impacts: transportation delays.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow Squall - A snow squall crossed the Bluefield airport, which the ASOS recorded a wind gust of 37 mph with heavy snow and the visibility under one quarter of a mile. Key Impacts: traffic delays, reduced visibility, blowing snow.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Adairs Run has overflowed its banks and flooded the bridge on Adairs Run Road. No damage was reported to the bridge, which was reopened to traffic after the flooding receded.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree near the intersection of Cherry Street and Woodside Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on the 400 block of Ingleside Road near the water plant.
High Wind High Wind
Winds increased sharply with the passage of a cold front. The Mercer County Airport experienced measured gusts at 58 mph, but with no damage noted.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A band of heavy snow showers created localized accumulations of up to 5 inches in the Bluefield area. Key Impacts: Poor travel conditions due to snow covered roads.
High Wind High Wind
High Wind High Wind
One tree was blown down by non-thunderstorm winds on Airport Road near the Mercer County Airport, and a couple more in the town of Matoaka.
Flood Flood
Camp Creek at Highway 19 near Camp Creek, WV (CCKW2), crested at 10.62 feet at 8:25 pm EST on the 15th above the flood stage of 7.0 feet. This is the new flood-of-record for this gage, with records dating back to 2014. The flooding was the result of between 3 and 3.25 inches of r…
Flood Flood
The Bluestone River near Spanishburg, WV (SPNW2), crested at 20.00 feet above the Major Flood Stage (18 feet) at 1:35 am EST on the 16th. This is the highest documented crest dating back to 2010. Flooding from the river inundated Highway 19/Beckley Road in several places. The Spa…
Flood Flood
The East River at Willowton, WV (ERVW2), crested at 12.88 feet (5,839 cfs) at 6:45 pm EST on the 15th above the flood stage of 9.0 feet. This is the highest documented crest of this gage since 2012, and is between a 10-year and a 25-year flood (10%-4% Annual Exceedance Probabilit…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The East River rapidly overflowed its banks and flooded portions of Kellysville Road, surrounding homes and churches. Two mobile homes along the road were destroyed in the flooding.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Up to two tenths of an inch of ice was reported in Bluefield, as well as 5 to 10 inches across the county. Key Impacts: power outages, hazardous road conditions.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A rock retaining wall along Duhring Avenue in the community of Bramwell collapsed due to excessive rainfall, with the debris observed blocking the road.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A debris flow was observed along Bramwell Hill Road. Large rocks and a tree were observed blocking the road.
Flood Flood
The Bluestone River near Spanishburg, WV (SPNW2), crested at 15.10 feet above the Moderate Flood Stage of 15 feet at 5:40 am EST on the 1st. This is the 6th-highest documented crest dating back to 2010. Flooding from the river was observed approaching Highway 19/Beckley Road acro…
Flood Flood
Crane Creek was observed out of its banks and was flooding across a few roads in the community of Montcalm, including Jim's Branch Road and Crane Creek Road.
Flood Flood
The Bluestone River near Spanishburg, WV (SPNW2), rose above the minor flood stage of 12.0 feet to 13.81 feet by 11:59 pm on the 31st. The river was still rising heading into the early hours of February 1st, and would eventually crest at 15.10 feet at 5:40 am EST. Flooding from t…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between two and eight inches of snow fell across Mercer County from January 10 through January 11. The highest amount of eight inches was observed northeast of Montcalm. Key Impacts: power outages, vehicle accidents.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Around 3.5 inches of snow fell across Mercer County from January 5th through the 6th, and around 0.60 inches of ice accumulated. By the evening of January 6th, over 13,000 customers were impacted by power outages. Key Impacts: power outages and traffic accidents.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Mercer County 911 Center reported that a home was flooded along the 7000 block of New Hope Road, with both lanes of the road also flooded. The water, likely from a tributary of Brush Creek rising out of its banks, was reported to be more than 6 inches deep across the road. No…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Mercer County 911 Center reports that Sparkles Road was washed out forming a deep trench and exposing a gas line. No injuries were reported, but an elderly resident need assistance to leave his home in the direct area due to the flooding. The damage estimate is the estimated …
Flood Flood
Water around 3 inches deep was observed flowing down Frederick Street in the City of Bluefield, WV. No damage was reported to the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Runoff from heavy rain was observed flowing about 6 inches deep in front of the Wade Center on Highland Avenue. No damage was reported to the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The tunnel on Old Bramwell Road under the railroad was flooded and impassible due to runoff from heavy rain. No damage was reported to the tunnel or roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A tributary of Brush Creek overflowed its banks several inches deep across Sportsman Drive near the intersection with New Hope Road, making the road impassible until the water receded. No damage was reported to the drive.
Drought Drought
Dryness expanded across northwest Mercer County during the second half of August given spotty rainfall totals ranging from 0.75 to 1.50 inches falling from August 13th through the end of the month. Much of this was the result of brief but heavy rain during passing thunderstorm ac…
Sparks from live power lines blown down by thunderstorm winds caused a structural fire, and one injury was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds onto a home.
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A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Camp Creek Road near the intersection with US 19, and blocked the entire road.
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Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree, which then fell onto a house along Glenwood Park Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 28 | 0 |
| 2023 | 33 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 22 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 20 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 1 |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 | 21 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 | 26 | 0 |
| 2009 | 29 | 0 |
| 2008 | 34 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
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