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Monroe County, West Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1975 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
2
Tornado reports
41
Hail reports
45
Floods since 1996
271
All events
1
Deaths
$3.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Monroe 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.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions improved to Severe Drought conditions in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe county in late April after the previous several months of January, February, and March recorded precipitation totals of 6.00-8.00 inches, which ended up being 75 to 90 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combined …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix occurred with reports of up to 4.5 inches of snow, up to 2.3 inches of sleet, and up to 0.01 inches of freezing rain. Key Impacts: transportation delays.
High Wind High Wind
Ten trees were blown down by non-thunderstorm winds throughout Monroe County.
Flood Flood
Indian Creek near Red Sulphur Springs, WV (INCW2) crested at 14.33 feet (6,788 cfs) at 12:15 am EST on the 16th above the Moderate Flood Stage of 14 feet (Minor Flood Stage is 10 feet). This was caused by between 2.5 and 3 inches of rain falling over a 10 hour period ending at ar…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rich Creek was observed overflowing its banks several inches deep across Highway 219 and along Sycamore Street, impacting the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home. Brush Creek was also observed flooding across Hansbarger Road. Green Valley Road was also observed flooded several inches…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 4 and 10.5 inches of snow fell around Monroe County, with the highest amounts around Glace and Pickaway. Key Impacts: road closures.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Monroe County, four inches of snow fell by the morning of January 6th, and around one-quarter of an inch of ice had accumulated. Over 1,200 customers lost power by the morning of January 6th. Key Impacts: power outages and traffic accidents.
High Wind High Wind
Over 50 trees and powerlines were downed by high winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Helene across the county. Over 3,000 customers were reported without power during the peak high winds during early Saturday morning.
Drought Drought
Dryness expanded across western Monroe 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 acti…
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed along Waiteville Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Trout Run Road was flooded and impassible due to Trout Run overflowing its banks several inches deep across the road. A slow-moving thunderstorm produced between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rainfall within most of the Trout Run watershed during a 60 to 75 minute period, or in excess of…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees near the Monroe/Summers County line in western Monroe County. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew a few trees down in the Hillsdale area. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple trees along Doss Shaver Road. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds, along with a few powerlines. A barn was damaged and there was also some crop damage reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Pine Grove Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two mature trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in the Gap Mills area.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gusts downed several trees and power lines. Periodic wind gust to over 35 mph continued through the middle of the night. Damage values are estimated.
Flood Flood
The Greenbrier River at Alderson, WV crested at 14.69 feet (flood stage is 14 feet). This flooding is between a 2- and a 5-year average recurrence interval for this location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple trees were downed by thunderstorm winds on Highway 219.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was downed by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was downed by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds mostly in the northern portion of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in a swath near Union.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Reports from trained spotters, Cooperative observers, and the public ranged from 1.8 to 4 inches of snow mixed with a trace of sleet and freezing rain, across the county, with highest reports coming from Raines Corner. Key Impacts: Icy and snow covered roads, traffic delays.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports from cooperative observers, postal workers, trained spotters, and the public ranged from 2.8 to 7.5 inches across the county, with highest reports coming from Pickaway and Gap Mills. Key Impacts: Snow covered roads, traffic delays.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports from broadcast media, trained spotters, and the public ranged from 2.5 to 7.7 inches across the county, with highest reports coming from Wayside and Lindside. Key Impacts: Snow covered roads, traffic delays.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of thunderstorms producing damaging winds uprooted and downed multiple tress around the Pickway and Hillsdale area. A small shed was overturned, as well as a home had some of its vinyl siding stripped off.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of thunderstorms producing damaging winds knocked a tree down onto Bozoo Road.
Hail Hail
Hail accumulated on the ground such that it was several inches deep.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Skywarn-trained weather spotters and members of the general public observed ice accumulations from freezing rain ranging from 0.13 to 0.4 inches in thickness across portions of Monroe County, including around the communities of Wayside, Bozoo and Gap Mills. Sleet accumulations of…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Mixed precipitation amounts across the county ranged from 2.7 inches of snowfall three miles west northwest of Raines Corner to 5.5 inches of snowfall one mile southwest of Alderson with 0.1 inches of sleet accumulation two miles of east northeast Wayside. Key impacts: slippery r…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall across the county ranged from 6.0 inches two miles south-southeast of Sweet Springs to 7.0 inches two miles north-northwest of Pickaway. Key impacts: slippery roads and sidewalks.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe storm producing damaging winds knocked down a tree along Monroe Street on the southern edge of Alderson.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a tree along Route 219 north of Rock Camp. Damage values are estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Reports mentioned up to 25 homes damaged on the Monroe County side of Alderson. Two homes suffered severe structural damage when basement walls were caved. Dark Hollow Road was flooded out and the bridge possibly damaged. At least one person was reported trapped in their home and…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The COOP observer at Alderson measured 2.50 inches for the 24-hour period ending 700 AM on the 20th. This was a daily record for the date, beating the previous record of 1.45 inches in 1987. It was also the 6th highest daily rainfall in June with nearly complete data back to 1944…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The CoCoRaHS station at Alderson 0.8 SSW (WV-MR-2) recorded 2.24 inches for the 24-hour period ending at 700 AM on the 20th, but most of the rain fell in roughly 50 minutes on the afternoon of of the 19th. Significant flash flooding was reported in the area.
Flood Flood
The USGS gage on Indian Creek at Red Sulphur Springs (INCW2) rose above minor flood stage of 10 feet in the afternoon of the 17th cresting at 11.18 feet. Several roads were flooded and a report of flooding along a portion of Indian Creek Road was received.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency Management reported Route 219 was flooded and several cars were in danger of washing off the road. Water was also entering a nearby house.
High Wind High Wind
A wind gust of 69 MPH was measured by a mesonet weather sensor located at James Monroe High School.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail, ranging in size from 0.88 to 1.5 inches in diameter, was observed falling from a severe thunderstorm across several locations within the community of Lindside.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down two trees, caused damage to a shed, and overturned a camper.
Flood Flood
Monroe County had flooding serious enough to warrant state of emergency declaration. Indian Creek at Red Sulphur Springs (INCW2) crested above flood stage of 8 feet at 12.01 feet on the evening of the 6th. This was the 3rd highest crest in the short period of record at this gage …
High Wind High Wind
The Monroe County 911 center reported that one large tree was blown down by high winds along Back Valley Road near the community of Zenith, while another was blown down across Fort Springs Road near the community of Pickaway.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
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