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Summers County, West Virginia
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1965 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
2
Tornado reports
46
Hail reports
31
Floods since 1996
291
All events
0
Deaths
$4.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Summers 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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down across River Road just south of the Sandstone USPS Office.
Drought Drought
Drought Conditions improved from Severe drought to Abnormally dry conditions as several rainfall events resulted in 30 day percent-of-normal rainfall averaging in the 150th to 200th percentile range across Summers County. Rainfall totals ranged from 8.0 to 10.0 inches. The rainfa…
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought conditions expanded into Summers county in the middle of May after the previous several months of February, March, and April recorded precipitation totals of 6.00-8.00 inches, which ended up being 50 to 75 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions co…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions expanded into Summers county in late April after the previous several months of January, February, and March recorded precipitation totals of 8.00-10.00 inches, which ended up being 75 to 90 percent of normal for that period. These dry conditions combine…
Hail Hail
Staff at a radio station reported 0.75 inch diameter hail near the community of Lerona in Summers County.
Hail Hail
Hail that was one inch in diameter was reported at Pipestem Resort State Park.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix occurred with reports of up to 3.7 inches of snow, up to 4.0 inches of sleet, and up to 0.50 inches of freezing rain. Key Impacts: transportation delays.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds near True.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds on West Virginia Route 3 between Jumping Branch and Nimitz.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a transformer as well as a few trees near Jumping Branch.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds along West Virginia Highway 20 north of Pipestem.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew two trees down on Route 20. Damage values are estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down four trees at Camp Summers on 4-H Camp Road.
High Wind High Wind
Two trees were blown down by non-thunderstorm winds, one along Elk Knob Road, and another along Barger Springs Road.
Flood Flood
The Bluestone River at Pipestem, WV (PIPW2) crested at 17.00 feet (21,391 cfs) at 9:15 pm EST on 2/15/25 due to 2.75 to 3.5 inches of rain falling across the basin within a roughly 10 hour period caused by training heavy showers. This was a 100-year flood (1% annual exceedance pr…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous creeks have overflowed their banks and flooded roads across Summers County due to rainfall totals ranging from 2 inches in the northern portion of the county, to nearly 3.5 inches in the southern portion of the county, all falling within a roughly 10-hour period. Much of…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 9 and 12.5 inches of snow fell around Summers County, with the highest amounts falling near Talcott. Key Impacts: downed trees, road closures.
Flood Flood
The Bluestone River at Pipestem, WV (PIPW2) crested at 12.52 feet (10,023 cfs) at 10:30 am EST on 2/1/25 due to 2 to 2.25 inches of rain falling across the basin within a roughly 24 hour period.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Around four inches of snow fell across Summers County from January 5th through 6th, and one-half inch of ice accumulated. By the morning of January 6th, just over 2,000 customers were reported without power. Key Impacts: power outages and traffic accidents.
High Wind High Wind
Over 50 trees and power lines were downed by high winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Helene, resulting in road closures and power outages. At the peak of the strong winds, around 1 PM on Friday, nearly 1,400 customers were without power. A personal weather station ne…
Drought Drought
Dryness expanded across much of Summers County during the second half of August given spotty rainfall totals ranging from 0.5 to 1.25 inches falling from August 13th through the end of the month. Much of this was the result of brief but heavy rain during passing thunderstorm acti…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds across Summers County, which caused several areas to lose power.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of Ballengee and James Streets were flooded and impassible due to an estimated 2 inches of rain that fell from a thunderstorm during a roughly 30 minute period. The roads were closed for cleanup and minor repairs until the afternoon of the 16th. Other roads in the area t…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew one tree down on Madams Creek Road and one tree down at a location one mile north-northwest of Hinton. Damage values are estimated.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall accumulations ranged from four to eight inches across Summers county, including a report of 8.0 inches in Ellison. Key impacts: traffic delays and accidents, as well as isolated power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The first sign of wind damage from this storm were multiple trees blown down just east of the Jumping Branch areas along Highway 3. Additionally, along Highway 3 just southwest of Hinton, numerous hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted by the force of the wind, estimated to be u…
High Wind High Wind
Wind gusts blew two trees down, one on Big Creek Road, three miles south of Hix, and the other one miles south-southeast of Elton. Additionally, wind gusts blew a power line down three miles northwest of Glenray. Damage values are estimated.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The combination of very cold temperatures and gusty winds resulted in wind chill values dropping as low as twenty-two degrees below zero at Pipestem.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Dry Fork Run.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Indian Mills road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds on West Virginia Route 20.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds along the New River.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few power lines downed by thunderstorm winds on Interstate 64 at mile marker 143.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds on Griffith Creek Road and West Clayton Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds along Greenville Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Reports from trained spotters, broadcast media, and the public ranged from a trace to 5.5 inches of snow across the county mixed with a trace of sleet in some locations, with highest reports coming from Indian Mills and Pipestem. Key Impacts: Snow covered roads, traffic delays.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports from trained spotters and the public ranged from 3 to 6.5 inches across the county, with highest reports coming from Jumping Branch. Key Impacts: Snow covered roads, traffic delays.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and tree limbs were blown down by thunderstorm winds along Interstate 64 near the county line between Greenbrier and Summers Counties.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Michaels Way and Lick Creek Road.
Hail Hail
Flood Flood
The Greenbrier River at Hilldale (HLLW2) crested at the minor flood stage of 21.38 feet (56,200 cfs) at 1:00 am EST on March 2nd. This crest ranked just under a 10-year average return interval per USGS StreamStats, and is the 9th highest crest for this gauge since 1936. Portions …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A Skywarn-trained weather spotter and a member of the general public observed ice accumulations from freezing rain of 0.25 inches in thickness across portions of Summers County, including around the communities of Indian Mills and Pipestem. Sleet accumulations of 0.5 to 1 inches …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Mixed precipitation amounts across the county ranged from 3.0 inches of snowfall in Hinton to 6.0 inches of snowfall three miles south of Hix with 0.1 inches of sleet accumulation in Hinton. Key impacts: slippery roads and sidewalks.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall across the county ranged from 3.0 inches at Hinton to 6.0 inches two miles north-northwest of Jumping Branch. Key impacts: slippery roads and sidewalks.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Ice accretion totaled one-tenth inch at locations two miles west of Pipestem and three miles northeast of Hinton. Sleet accumulated to a depth of 1.0 inch one mile northeast of Hinton and 1.5 inches two miles west of Pipestem. Key Impacts: Slick and slushy roads and sidewalks.
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 | 14 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
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