Wirt storm history
Storm events recorded in Wirt, West Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
253
Total events
1
Tornadoes
16
Hail
30
Floods
0
Deaths
$4.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Drought Drought
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooded roads were observed in the town of Elizabeth.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage in the Elizabeth area resulted in local power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree and adjacent power lines were blown down along Tuckers Creek Road.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto the yard of a local home in Greencastle, which also brought down adjacent power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down onto Brohard Road along with power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In the Brohard township, a tree fell down onto Stollings Road, causing local power outages.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was observed on Garfield Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Flood Flood
Garfield Road closed due to high water.
Flood Flood
In Creston, Anns Run Road was closed due to high water.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down along Falling Timber Road near Palestine.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was observed in multiple spots of Garfield Road, especially near Lynn Camp Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple areas of flooding and impassable sections of Burning Springs Run and Straight Creek Road were observed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water and impassable roads were observed at the 4000 block of Munday Road east of Palestine.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was observed along sections of Tuckers Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In the town of Cherry, several structures observed damage and a tree was blown down onto a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power lines were blown down on Calm School Road, obstructing traffic.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell and blocked the roadway on Lynn Camp Road.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A tree fell down onto a power line at the intersection of Staunton Turnpike and Freeport Lane.
High Wind High Wind
Nearly 4,000 households in the county lost power for a time due to downed trees and power lines.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down near the community of Elizabeth.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In the community of Peewee, multiple trees were blown down.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Flood Flood
Right Reedy Creek rose out of its banks with water spilling onto Garfield Road near the town of Elizabeth.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Near the town of Elizabeth, several trees were blown down onto Route 53 and Newark Road.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 1 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |