Upshur storm history
Storm events recorded in Upshur, West Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
508
Total events
1
Tornadoes
51
Hail
74
Floods
0
Deaths
$7.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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Strong Wind Strong Wind
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Buckhannon, a downed tree occurred on Pringle Tree Park Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In the community of Carter, a large tree blew down near the intersection of Ray Young Road and Alexander Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was observed along Sago Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Yards flooded in the Frenchton area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In Buckhannon, high water was observed on South Kanawha Street, South Florida Street, Madison Street, Vicksburg Road, East Main Street, and the intersection of Wood and Ritchie Streets. A water rescue occurred on Kelson Lane for an individual stuck upstairs due to flooding. Anoth…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was observed on Hackers Creek Road and other roadways in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Many homes across the southern half of Upshur County were without power due to downed trees and power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down in and around Buckhannon, including along Hacker Creek Road and Guardian Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Outside the town of Yokum, high water observed across Mount Nebo Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Deep water was observed across Stony Run Road in Tennerton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple downed trees were observed on Cherry Fork Road near Rock Cave.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was observed on Pecks Run Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was observed around a few structures on Fishing Camp Road in the community of Post Mill.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Abbott Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A downed tree down blocked Freemans Road in French Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Ellamore, a tree was blown down onto Old Elkins Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Phillips Dairy Road on the outskirts of Buckhannon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A downed tree was observed across Centerville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In the community of Adrian, a tree was blown down and blocked Gould Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A downed tree blocked Brushy Fork Road in the Atlas township.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto Philippi Road, blocking half the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A downed tree blocked the northbound lane of Clarksburg Road in Hodgesville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A downed tree blocked the roadway at the intersection of Teter Road and Pecks Run Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down along County Road 151 near Ellamore.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down along Tallmansville Road. In Buckhannon, a tree, power pole, and lines were blown down on Island Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree brought down power lines onto Waterloo Road in French Creek.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Stony Run Road about a half a mile from Brushy Fork Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Lorentz, a tree was blown down and blocked portions of Sauls Run Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A small fire occurred due to downed power lines along Alton Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A downed tree blocked both lanes of Hall Road between Fishing Camp Road and Macedonia Road outside of Buckhannon.
Flood Flood
Backyards and basements of homes on Camden Avenue in Buckhannon were inundated with water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
North of Buckhannon, a power line was blown down onto Pringle Tree Park Road. Another power line was blown down along Serviceberry Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In French Creek, a tree and power lines fell onto Alton Ridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down onto a local road in Tallmansville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Rock Cave, a large tree entirely blocked Herb Hyre Road.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 | 0 |
| 2024 | 46 | 0 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 1 |
| 2014 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 20 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 26 | 0 |
| 1999 | 20 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 23 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |