Wetzel storm history
Storm events recorded in Wetzel, West Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
279
Total events
1
Tornadoes
34
Hail
58
Floods
1
Deaths
$25.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Secondary roads in the vicinity of Wileyville and Jacksonburg have been closed due to flooding. At around 10:30 AM, one 20 year old woman was killed when she was swept off of a bridge in Wileyville by flood waters.
Report of evacuating 4 people from a home due to high water and potential landslide. Wetzel County declared $1,423,900 in damage from storms between April 11-12th.
Another round of thunderstorms caused the North Fork of Fishing Creek to rise out of its banks, causing widespread basement flooding in the Pine Grove area. This was the last in a series of thunderstorm rains that moved across the county from the 27th through the 30th of June. Th…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snow accumulation generally ranging from 4 to 6 inches was reported across the county with the highest total of 7 inches near New Martinsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down along State Route 20.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported flooding along County Road 89/Proctor Creek Road. A few portions of the road are washed out. The 911 center also got a report of two adults and one child trapped in home on Proctor Creek Road with water rising quickly.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down along Galmish Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines were reported down.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported water flowing over part of the road along Route 7 near Turkey Run Road. Department of Highways also reported culvert issues on Route 20 toward New Martinsville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous reports of road flooding in Pine Grove, mainly along low spots, streams and creeks. Flooding was occurring across flood prone areas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on to Mountaineer Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down along Route 2.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell across a road.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were reported down, blocking the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed trees and power lines were reported in the area of Smithfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported to be blown down in the area of Smithfield.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A couple of reports indicated around 4 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of seven inches was reported just north of Glover Gap, and 6 inches fell 7 mile east of New Martinsville.
Drought Drought
After some expansion in Extreme Drought (D3) conditions during the first week of November, improvement to Severe Drought (D2) was realized by November 12th.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought (D3) conditions continued through the county during the month of October.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought (D3) conditions continued through much of the month.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions expanded across the region. Conditions worsened to Extreme Drought (D3) on August 27th and continued into September.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were expanded into the northern panhandle on the 16th. Beneficial rains of 2-4 inches resulted in improvement on July 30th back to Moderate Drought conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and lines down along Alley Addition street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roof damage was reported at the Riverside Shopping Center, and power poles were also snapped.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread tree and power line damage was noted in the county.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of tree down on Route 2.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy water running across Roadway 1 up to Proctor Creek from Route 2.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Northbound lane of Route 2 just south of Old Gun Range is flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route 69 was flooded just past Round Bottom.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Trailer park between Route 7 and Route 250 is underwater.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route 20 experiencing flooding in Folsom, WV.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Old Route 18 and Spruce Lane flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
One flood of water pooling along Route 2 due to flash flooding.
Flood Flood
Proctor Creek Road flooded along Proctor Creek. Water remained over the road through the late evening.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of Shortline Highway was closed due to flooding. Wetzel County declared $933,000 in damage from storms between April 2-6th.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Minor street flooding reported.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An average of 2 inches of snow most likely fell in Wetzel county the morning of February 24th.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An average of 3 inches of snow fell in Wetzel County.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A total of 4 to 6 inches was reported.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A total of 2.9 inches was recorded near New Martinsville.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 0 |
| 2024 | 26 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |