Pendleton storm history
Storm events recorded in Pendleton, West Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
337
Total events
2
Tornadoes
30
Hail
56
Floods
1
Deaths
$21.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flood Flood
High standing water, but currently passable, due to ditches overflowing on US 33 between Riverton and Seneca Rocks. Also report of a mudslide in the area.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Route 33 in spots between Riverton and Seneca Rocks.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Dogwood Lane closed near North Main Street in Franklin. Water at least 12 inches deep flowing across the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Video of Smith Creek out of it's banks flowing across Smith Creek Road west of Oak Grove.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees blew down on CR-10 Hammer Run Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down along Brush Run Road in Seneca Rocks.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down on CR-21/6 Big Stony Road in Sugar Grove.
Flood Flood
Several reports of water up to around 5-6 inch along/near Bolton Road. Seems related to South Fork South Branch Potomac River.
Flood Flood
Reports of 5-6 inches of water on Rough Run Road near Rough Run Creek.
Flood Flood
Four to five inches of water flowing over Ridge Rd near Petersburg Pike.
Flood Flood
Water flowing over Greenawalt Gap has closed the road near Petersburg Pike.
Flood Flood
Seneca Creek was out of its banks and flooding roadways in and around Seneca Rocks. A campground was also flooded in the flood plain of Seneca Creek and the North Fork of the South Branch Potomac River.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down in Seneca Rocks and Moyers.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in Franklin.
Hail Hail
Dime to quarter size hail was reported on WV-28 Mount Freedom Drive at the Pendleton/Pocahontas County Line.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Sweedin Valley Road was closed in multiple locations due to creeks running over the road.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail was reported in Upper Tract.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hall Springs Road was closed in multiple locations due to trees blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
CR-87 Rough Run Road was closed west of the Virginia state line before Fort Seybert due to trees blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blew down in the Harper area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down in and around Franklin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 10-inch diameter tree blew down near the intersection of US-220 North Main Street and Spruce Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple roads were closed in Brandywine due to downed trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires blew down near Brandywine, including along CR-21/2 Fultz Gap Road.
Hail Hail
Hail up to quarter size was reported at the state police office.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported near Ruddle, including near Ruddle Park off of US-220 Petersburg Pike.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported in Brushy Run, including a tree that blew down on US-220 Petersburg Pike near CR-1/3 Brushy Run Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported in Upper Tract, including a tree that blew down onto US-220 Petersburg Pike.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported south of Franklin, including a tree that blew down at a residence off of CR-220/7 Dickinson Mountain Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported northeast of Frankling, including a tree that blew down on US-33 Blue Gray Trail near CR-1 Kiser Gap. Trees and wires also blew down on CR-1 Kiser Gap.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down along CR-3 Sweedlin Valley Road.
Hail Hail
Dime to quarter size hail was reported covering the ground near Circleville.
Flood Flood
The water level along the South Branch Potomac River rose above flood stage, cresting at 7.94 feet at 9:55 PM EST. A low spot on Dickenson Mountain Road 300 feet downstream from the bridge began to flood.
Flood Flood
River stream gauge reached minor, and leveled off at 7.33 feet, 0.33 feet above flood stage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blew down in the Seneca Rocks area.
Numerous trees, wires, and branches were blown down in and around Brandywine. A tree blew through the windshield of a truck resulting in one injury.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported in the Smith Creek area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported in Fort Seybert, including a tree that blew down onto CR-3 Sweedlin Valley Road.
Flood Flood
The stream gage on the South Branch Potomac River near Franklin rose above flood stage during the specified timeframe, reaching a peak stream level of 7.45 feet at 12:45 AM EST. At 7 feet, a low spot on Dickenson Mountain Road (Route 220/12) 300 feet downstream from the bridge be…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree blew down onto a house off off Reddish Knob Road.
Flood Flood
The water level rose above flood stage of 7 feet, and crested at 8.89 feet at 11:20 AM EST. A low spot on Dickenson Road was flooded as well as portions of the Franklin City Park.
Flood Flood
Part of Smith Creek Road was washed out by flooding.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized (1.0 in diameter) hail was reported in Franklin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few small trees were blown down near the intersection of US-220 and Schmucker Road.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized (1.0 in diameter) hail was reported in Brandywine and Oak Flat.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 14 | 0 |
| 2010 | 17 | 0 |
| 2009 | 24 | 0 |
| 2008 | 20 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 24 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 21 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |