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Ohio County, West Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
2
Tornado reports
37
Hail reports
61
Floods since 1996
379
All events
9
Deaths
$54.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Ohio 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.
Reports of flash flooding began to come in around 8:30pm, starting near Peters Run Road and Battle Run Road. The water quickly rose along Little Wheeling Creek and the tributaries into Little Wheeling Creek. Emergency management reported at 9pm that there were several water rescu…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported several roads closed due to flash flooding including Lynwood Ave and Route 40.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported roads closed near West Liberty due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Picture on social media of water covering Kruger Street and the sidewalk across the street. Estimating at least 6 inches of water on the road.
High Wind High Wind
Wheeling Airport measured 60 mph gust.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snow accumulation generally ranging from 7 to 9 inches was reported across the county with the highest total of 10.0 inches reported by the Public 5 miles south-southeast of Valley Grove.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
ASOS KHLG measured quarter mile visibility with a peak wind gust of 40 mph in a snow squall.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snow accumulation generally ranging from 4 to 6 inches was reported across the county with the highest total of 7.5 inches near Valley Grove.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported water over the road along Fairmont Ave.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported that US-40 was closed due to flooding in the Woodsdale area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported flooding on 29th St. Adjacent creek out of banks with fast-moving water covering the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported that Mount Dechantal Road was flooded.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall was measured in 90 minutes at IFLOWS gauge, 3 inches of it measure in 60 minutes.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Both the public and trained spotters reported flooding on National Road in Woodsdale.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto the roof of a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a building.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were uprooted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs were reported down across the road in the North Park neighborhood of Wheeling.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple utility poles were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The coldest conditions were noted during the morning of the 22nd. Temperatures dropped as low as -16F, with wind chills as low as -20F.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Near Wheeling, a total of 3.4 inches was observed.
Drought Drought
After some expansion in Extreme Drought (D3) conditions during the first week of November, improvement to Severe Drought (D2) was realized by November 26th.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought (D3) conditions continued through the county during the month of October.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought (D3) conditions continued through much of the month.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions expanded across the region. Conditions worsened to Extreme Drought (D3) on August 27th and continued into September.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were expanded into the northern panhandle on the 16th. Beneficial rains of 2-4 inches resulted in improvement on July 30th back to Moderate Drought conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down in town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Many trees were reported down to the north of Wheeling.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down near West Liberty.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
County Highway 25 closed due to flooding. Ohio County declared $333,000 in damage from storms between April 11th-12th.
Flood Flood
A trained spotter reported that Wheeling Creek was out of its banks and impacting the Krogers parking lot near Mt. Dechantal Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Media reported that flooding was occurring along Middle Creek and pushing large tree branches into a bridge. Ohio County declared $256,000 in damage from storms between April 2-6th.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Miller Street in Edgewood had debris over the road due to flooding along Long Run.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Gusts of up to 48 MPH were measured at Wheeling Airport.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Wind gusts of up to 47 MPH were measured at Wheeling Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An average of 3 inches of snow fell in Ohio County the morning of February 24th.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A range of 2-4 inches of snow fell in Ohio County the evening of February 16th.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Wheeling Airport measured a 46mph wind gust at 2204Z.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two to three inches of snow were reported.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Wind gusts of up to 54 MPH were recorded at Wheeling.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Wind gusts of up to 56 MPH were recorded at Wheeling Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Convective snow showers the evening of December 18th and morning of December 19th caused 1 to 2 inches of snow in portions of northern WV.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 20 | 0 |
| 2024 | 20 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 18 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
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