Wood storm history
Storm events recorded in Wood, West Virginia between 1950 and 2025.
585
Total events
10
Tornadoes
106
Hail
85
Floods
6
Deaths
$20.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
This tornado originated in northeastern Meigs County Ohio and crossed the Ohio River, just upstream of the lock and dam and the community of Belleville. A small pocket of EF3 damage located along Route 68 in the valley and flood plain along the river. The maximum wind gusts were …
A man drove past high water signs on Nicolette Road. The vehicle became stranded in flood waters and submerged, claiming the life of the occupant.
In Davisville, a vehicle drove into flood water occurring within a large dip in the road along Nicolette Road, overturned and submerged. The single occupant was unable to egress.
Numerous roads were flooded across northern Wood County. Worthington Creek came out of its banks east of Parkersburg closing the intersection of Core Road and 36th Street. Old St. Marys Pike was also closed due to flooding on Worthington Creek. Water from Carpenter Run closed por…
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Numerous trees and large branches were blown down in scattered locations throughout the county. A man was seriously injured in Parkersburg. A tree fell onto his car, while it was parked at 16th and Latrobe Streets. Four rental units were destroyed in the county. Four dwellings ha…
The tornado first touched down along Raymond Street near Lubeck. Several homes were damaged here, including a brick garage, which had its roof thrown a couple hundred feet into neighboring homes. The tornado continued northeast along Smitherman Road, where it intensified to F2 st…
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Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Drought Drought
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was observed at 18th and 19th Avenues in southern Parkersburg.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was observed on Murdoch Avenue near the Camden Clark Medical Center and on Beaver Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was observed along Lake Washington Road west of Parkersburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
West of Parkersburg, a tree was blown down on Larkmead Road near the intersection with Lemon Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Near the city of Parkersburg, a power pole and adjacent lines were blown down across Left Fork Kites Run Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding rose over a bridge on Wildwood Road, spilled onto Belmont Road, and caused high water along Gihon Road in between Lubeck and Parkersburg. Creek flooding also occurred near Lubeck. In addition, street and basement flooding damaged properties in Parkersburg.
Flood Flood
Flooding occurred on Laurel Creek Road in the community of Tallyho.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Blennerhassett, a downed tree down hung onto a power line along Creel Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in and around the town of Washington.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down along Pettyville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and adjacent power line were both blown down at the intersection of Laurel Creek Road and Winding Road in Waverly.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Murphytown, a tree was knocked down across the Northwestern Turnpike.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In the community of Dallison, a transformer blew and resulted in three downed power poles.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and adjacent power lines were blown down along New England Ridge Road near the town of Washington.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a house on Pike Street south of Parkersburg. No fire or smoke was seen but locals reported a burning smell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Parkersburg, power lines were blown down on Brooklyn Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The westbound lane of Staunton Turnpike was blocked by a downed tree.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and another instance of downed power lines were observed in the Blennerhassett area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in the city of Parkersburg. One of the trees fell onto a local home and another onto a parked vehicle.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 800 block of Pine Run Road east of Wesley was washed out.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was blown down at the intersection of Pike Street and Stephens Street in Parkersburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Around 400 homes were without power in the northern portions of Wood County as a result of downed trees and power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Vienna, downed trees and power lines along Lynwood Heights Drive caused local power outages.
Flood Flood
In the community of Ford, a water rescue occurred on Pond Creek Road.
Flood Flood
Little Tygart Creek at Mineral Wells rose above a bankfull level of 11 feet on the evening of May 30th. After rising to a crest of around 12 feet later that night, the creek returned to its banks shortly after midnight on the 31st. Low spots on Mayo Drive, Irene Lane, and low spo…
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
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Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto power lines near the Staunton Turnpike in Parkersburg. Local power outages were observed around the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed trees and power lines were observed along Old Ashby Ridge Road in Parkersburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down near the 900 block of Deerwalk Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were blown down between the Washington and Lubeck areas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In Boreman, strong winds resulted in damage to shingles on the roof of a home.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 | 0 |
| 2024 | 40 | 1 |
| 2023 | 26 | 0 |
| 2022 | 26 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 20 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 20 | 1 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 1 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 1 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 1 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 1 |
| 1997 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 23 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 3 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |