Preston storm history
Storm events recorded in Preston, West Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
696
Total events
12
Tornadoes
81
Hail
101
Floods
1
Deaths
$12.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
One man was killed and two were injured when a tree fell on them while on a kayaking trip near Seven Islands on the Cheat River. Story reported here: https://www.wvnews.com/prestoncountynews/news/kayaker-who-died-on-cheat-river-identified/article_23cdb16e-5aeb-5a46-90b5-6eedca781…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snowfall meeting warning criteria fell across the county with amounts around 6 inches reported by the Public 2 miles south of Kingwood and in Brandonville while Amateur Radio also reported 6 inches 2 miles southwest of Reedsville.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snow accumulation generally ranging from 6-10 inches was reported with the highest total of 11 inches near Masontown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down blocking the westbound lane along West State Avenue by the Mountaineer Mart.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of a foot of water in a structure along Cherry Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of flooding along Giuliani Road, along Veterans Memorial Highway between Burke Road and Pineview Road, at the intersection of Sunny Hill Road and Veterans Memorial Highway, and in a trailer park near the intersection of Sunny Hill Road and Veterans Memorial Highway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding along Bull Run Road and Mount Zion Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of flooded road along South Preston Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down near intersection of Ellens Lane and Atlantic Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of a large tree down and blocking River Road near Pringle Run.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down along Preston Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down across trail bridge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near North Preston Highway and Beech Run Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported that Coal Lick road was flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported that Brandonville Pike was flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported at there is a culvert filled with debris and a portion of the roadway has washed away.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
County 911 call center reported flooding over the roadway at the intersection of N Mountaineer Hwy and Birds Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on Church Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on to Stony Run Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on to George Washington Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on to Bucklick Road.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on to Route 92.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of numerous large limbs down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down at the intersection of Whitewater Parkway and Laurel Loop.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down across the region, including one tree falling into a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports and drone footage depicted numerous trees down and damage to the siding of a home along Forky Farm Road. A wind sensor at the home measured a 75mph gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and utility poles were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A utility pole was reported down along Turkeyfoot Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down between Payner Saw Mill Road and Greens Run Road, closing the road in both directions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down, blocking one lane of a road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large branches were reported down on Route 92.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power lines were reported to be downed onto a road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were reported down near the intersection of Nuce Road and Sunny Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down, blocking a road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on a power line, blocking the road at 235 F Road in Arthurdale.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down in the road along with power lines at the intersection of Long Hollow Road and Pebble Rock Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and wires were reported down along North Preston Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported to be downed in the area of Albright Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and telephone lines were down on Route 24.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | 0 |
| 2024 | 32 | 2 |
| 2023 | 35 | 0 |
| 2022 | 26 | 0 |
| 2021 | 21 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 18 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 |
| 2014 | 25 | 0 |
| 2013 | 27 | 0 |
| 2012 | 23 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 0 |
| 2010 | 22 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 2 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 0 |
| 2004 | 23 | 0 |
| 2003 | 53 | 0 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 1 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 25 | 1 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 |
| 1990 | 12 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |