Morgan storm history
Storm events recorded in Morgan, West Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
610
Total events
2
Tornadoes
30
Hail
70
Floods
2
Deaths
$3.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tractor trailer blown over by thunderstorm winds. The trailer was then hit by an oncoming truck. 1 fatality occurred. Amount of damage was unknown.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down onto power lines on US-522 North Washington Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down along CR-9/10 Cold Run Valley Road near WV-9 Cacapon Road.
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A couple of trees and wires blew down on CR-24 Highland Ridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down on CR-3 Sir Johns Run Road.
Flood Flood
The Potomac River at Paw Paw river gauge reached minor flood stage with it's crest peaking in moderate flood stage at 30.2 feet. At 25 feet, a parking area adjacent to the highway bridge begins to flood. The roadway to the C&O Canal parking area floods, as does the lowest end of …
Flood Flood
The Cacapon River near Great Cacapon river gauge reached minor flood stage with a peak crest of 14.1 feet. At 9 feet, Rock Ford Road begins to flood in multiple locations, including flowing completely over the low water bridge. Constant Run Road and a small portion of Kilgore Roa…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were over 100 calls for trees, wires, and poles blown down across the northern portion of the county from Berkeley Springs to Great Cacapon, including several onto cars and homes. Shingle and siding damage was reported. Dozens of trees blew down near Berryville and east of …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down along Crestview Lane near CR-9/18 Quaint Acres Lane.
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Ice Storm Ice Storm
WV DOH reported numerous downed trees due to ice.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Coldest apparent temperatures/wind chills overnight into morning hours.
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down at the intersection of CR-9/46 Cherry Lane and McCoole Avenue.
Flood Flood
The water level rose above the flood stage on Warm Springs Run near Berkeley Springs. Berkeley Spring State Park begins to flood.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees blew down on WV-9 Cacapon Road near Lindsay Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several calls for trees and wires blown down south of Great Cacapon, including in the 500 block of WV-9 Rockford Road/Cacapon Road, the 3200 block of WV-9/10 Cold Run Valley Road, and in the 200 block of Fern Valley Way.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Several mesonets in the county measured peak heat indices between 100 to 105.
Hail Hail
There were a few reports of hail up to quarter size hail near the Morgan County line.
Hail Hail
Hail up to half dollar size was observed on Jimtown Road near Berkeley Springs.
Hail Hail
There were several reports of quarter size hail near and east of Berkeley Springs.
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Flood Flood
The river gauge on Cacapon River near Great Cacapon reached minor flood stage with a peak crest of 10.62 feet. At minor flood stage, Rock Ford Road begins to flood in multiple locations, including flowing completely over the nearby low water bridge. Constant Run Road and small po…
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Flood Flood
Low water bridge on Johnson Mill Road is closed due to flooding from sleepy creek.
Flood Flood
Low water bridge on Rock ford Road is closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
The stream gauge on Cacapon River near Great Cacapon reached minor stage. At minor flood stage, Rock Ford Road begins to flood in multiple locations. Portions of Constant Run Road and Kilgore Road also begin to flood.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blew down near Berkeley Springs, including in the 14000 block of CR-13 Winchester Grade Road, in the 3100 block of CR-15 New Hope Road, and in the 200 block of CR-6 Jim West Road.
Hail Hail
Hail of up to quarter size was reported near Great Cacapon.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported near the intersection of Cedar Ridge Road and Teaberry Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down near Shady Grove, including in the 1600 block of Culp Road, and in the 2300 block of Pious Ridge Road.
High Wind High Wind
Morgan County 911 center received numerous reports of downed trees and power lines across the county due to strong gradient wind gusts.
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Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
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Ice Storm Ice Storm
Trained spotters reported significant ice accretion resulting in numerous accidents, downed trees and power lines, and power outages throughout the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported near Smith Crossroads southeast of Berryville. A tree blew down along CR-38/3 Johnson Mill Road. A tree blew down along CR-8 Highland Ridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down north of Berkeley Springs, including along CR-1 River Road, US-522 Hancock Road, CR-2 Fairview Drive, and CR-4 Pious Ridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees blew down in the 2500 block of CR-50/26 Timber Ridge Road.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 22 | 0 |
| 2020 | 32 | 0 |
| 2019 | 27 | 0 |
| 2018 | 59 | 0 |
| 2017 | 26 | 0 |
| 2016 | 26 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 38 | 0 |
| 2013 | 26 | 0 |
| 2012 | 29 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 21 | 0 |
| 2006 | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 19 | 1 |
| 2003 | 23 | 0 |
| 2002 | 21 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 26 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |