Randolph storm history
Storm events recorded in Randolph, West Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
487
Total events
4
Tornadoes
57
Hail
89
Floods
3
Deaths
$11.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Hundreds of trees were blown down in scattered locations throughout the county. Motorists were stranded along Route 250 by fallen trees. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $150,000. On the order of 19,000 customers were without electricity. In the aftermath, t…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water issues and rock debris was observed along Holly Bush Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in the town of Sullivan.
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Two trees were blown down across Allegheny Highway in Evenwood.
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A few trees were blown down onto power lines near Talbott Road.
Flood Flood
Flooding from Mill Creek was observed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The roof of the Phil Gainer Community Center in Elkins was damaged by wind.
Flood Flood
Tygart Valley River at Mill Creek exceeded a bankfull level of 11 feet the morning of February 6th. The river continued to rise to a crest near 14.1 feet that afternoon, then receded below bankfull the following morning. One half to one foot of water went over Bradley Road at Rig…
Flood Flood
The Tygart Valley River at Dailey exceeded its flood stage of 14 feet on the evening of February 6th. The river crested around 14.5 feet that night and then returned below flood stage by midnight. While out of its banks, flooding occurred along Back Road, near the Georgetown Road…
Flood Flood
Flooding occurred along Davis Street in Elkins.
Flood Flood
Water entered basements of some houses on Turkey Bone Road.
Flood Flood
Water was observed across portions of Whitmer Road along the Cheat River.
Flood Flood
Flooding from Claylick Run was observed at the intersection of Laurel Mountain Road and Sugar Run Road.
Flood Flood
In downtown Elkins, high water was observed along Randolph Avenue. Outside the town limits, the intersection of Roney Run Road and Gilman Road was impassable for a period of time due to flooding. Stalnaker Run also exceeded its banks and spilled onto Stalnaker Road, causing trave…
Flood Flood
The Tygart Valley River at Mill Creek exceeded a bankfull level of 11 feet on the afternoon of January 31st. The creek crested around 13.4 feet that night and then receded below bankfull again the following afternoon. While out of its banks, flooding occurred along sections of Co…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Helvetia-Adolph Road near the town of Mill Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were blown down onto local roads near the town of Beverly.
Hail Hail
Flood Flood
In Mill Creek, the Tygart Valley River rose out of its banks on the afternoon of April 3rd. The river crested around 12.2 feet that afternoon, then returned below its bankfull level on the night of the 4th. While the river was out of its banks, County Route 39 heading out of town…
Flood Flood
The gage on the Tygart Valley River at Mill Creek rose above its bankfull level of 11 feet late in the evening on January 9th. After cresting at 13.6 feet overnight, just shy of the 13.8 foot record, the water level steadily declined and lowered back below bankfull the morning of…
Flood Flood
Flooding resulted in the closure of East Dailey Road and high water along Valley Bend Road. Further south, sections of Route 219 flooded, with road closures occurring in the Elkwater area. Flooding was also observed near the Lyle Ware Bridge in Valley Head.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was observed along sections of Route 250 south of Beverly.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down along State Route 219.
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Trees were blown down in the area of Valley Bend.
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Multiple downed trees were observed in Harman.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was observed along Ward Road near the Arnold Hill township.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was observed in Mill Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was observed in the community of Valley Head.
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County Route 35 was closed due to high water.
Flood Flood
On the evening of June 14th, the Middle Fork of the Tygart Valley River near Ellamore rose above its 13 foot bankfull level. The river crested at 14.81 feet just after sunset then returned to its banks right before midnight. While the river was out of its banks, water was observe…
Flood Flood
The Tygart Valley River at Mill Creek rose above its 11 foot bankfull level on the evening of June 14th. The river remained above its banks until after midnight and crested at 11.41 feet. This resulted in high water along County Road 39 heading out of the town.
Hail Hail
Flood Flood
The Tygart River near Ellamore rose above its 13 foot bankfull level during the late morning hours of May 7th. The river crested at 14.05 feet, which resulted in water spilling onto County Road 28, before returning to its banks later that evening.
Flood Flood
The Tygart River near the town of Mill Creek rose above its 11 foot bankfull level on the morning of May 7th, crested at 12.14 feet, then returned to its banks late that night. Water spilled onto County Road 39 while the river was out of its banks.
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A large swath of tree damage where multiple large trees were snapped and uprooted occurred near the community of Adolph.
Flood Flood
Flooding was observed within the town of Mill Creek.
Flood Flood
In the town of Mill Creek, the Tygart Valley River rose above its 11 foot bankfull level just before sunrise on the 4th, cresting at 12.24 around noon, then returned to its banks late that evening. Backwater from the river spilled onto portions of Route 39 while out of its banks.
Flood Flood
Brady Road in Mabie became impassable due to high water.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water occurred along Main Street and the adjacent roadways in the town of Harman for a short time due to overflowing culverts.
Flood Flood
The Tygart Valley River at Mill Creek rose out of its 11 foot bankfull level an hour after midnight on March 1st, crested at 12.69 feet later that morning, then returned to its banks just before midnight that night. Minor flooding occurred along County Route 39 during the time th…
Flood Flood
A multitude of primary and secondary roads were closed throughout the day on March 1st due to high water issues. These included Dry Run Road near Mill Creek, Gilman Road in Gilman, Red Creek Road in Harman, Lantz Road in Ellamore, Georgetown Road near Beverly, Laurel Mountain Roa…
Flood Flood
Along the Tygart Valley River, the gage at Mill Creek showed the river rose above its eleven foot bankfull level on the afternoon of the 30th. Its highest point reached just under twelve feet later on that evening before returning to its banks after sunset. While out of its banks…
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Several trees were downed in the Valley Head area.
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Numerous trees were blown down in the Mill Creek area.
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Several trees fell down near the town of Helvetia.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 19 | 0 |
| 2013 | 18 | 0 |
| 2012 | 18 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 26 | 0 |
| 2001 | 21 | 0 |
| 2000 | 31 | 0 |
| 1999 | 27 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 30 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 1 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |