Flash Flooding and Hail in West Virginia, July 22, 2017

Name: Flash Flooding and Hail in West Virginia, July 22, 2017
Start: 2017-07-22T14:30
End: 2017-07-22T22:45
Location: West Virginia

July 22, 2017 · NWS RLX · 26 events in 13 counties and zones

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $55,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 26

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS RLX wrote it up.

A warm front lifted across the middle Ohio River Valley and Central Appalachians on July 22nd. A wave of low pressure moved along the front during the afternoon, causing increased coverage of showers and thunderstorms. Some of these were strong to severe, and also contained heavy rainfall with totals of 1 to 3 inches.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Charleston, WV wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 22, 2:03 PM EST, 27 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 22, 2:03 PM EST, 27 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston WV
303 PM EDT Sat Jul 22 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this weekend with
risk for heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Fronts cross
late Sunday and again late Monday. High pressure midweek.

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 155 PM Saturday...

MCS moved across northern zones this morning, producing
generally an inch or so of precipitation. Area in the warm
sector of a low pressure system moving across Great Lakes
region, with sct showers and thunderstorms popping up area wide
in the warm, humid, unstable conditions. With the lower
FFG/wetter soils across the north, and the potential for
additional MCS overnight, went ahead an hoisted a flash flood
watch for the area through Sunday morning. This may need to be
expanded in area or even in time as we progress, but for now,
just decided to issue for the wetter areas/greatest threat
region.

In addition to flooding issues, the potential for severe exists
through much of the night, with strong shear on the order of 40+
kts. SPC has issued a slight risk for most of the CWA through
12Z Sunday, with a slight risk area wide on Sunday for an
additional severe thunderstorm threat, as the cold front
approaches the area from the north. Frontal boundary should be
entering SE Ohio zones towards the end of the period.

.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
As of 420 AM Saturday...

Convectively active, wavy, roughly west to east oriented
front, right over the area first thing Sunday morning, sinks
southward through the area during daylight the morning hours.
However, with the cold front still west of the Ohio River,
models insist the atmosphere easily recovers, with CAPE values
climbing to 4 kj/kg over the middle Ohio Valley Sunday Limited impacts from upstream thunderstorms
early today and no fog formation tonight into Sunday morning.
afternoon, to go along with modest deep shear into the 30s.
Models do show hints of the atmosphere being worked over, with
holes in the 2 inch PW air, where values are progged as low as
1.5. With a flat pressure gradient per disorganized low pressure
along and south of the cold front, mesoscale processes will be
dominant.

All things considered, the Sunday forecast is complicated, but
likely to be active, especially with forcing being provided by
the front, and a digging upper level short wave trough
approaching from the northwest. This is reflected in SPCs slight
risk for damaging wind, and perhaps even large hail, given
thick CAPE through the hail growth level and the modest deep
layer bulk shear, although the discussion suggests that the
forecast area may be between complexes to the southeast and
northwest.

The marginal risk for excessive rainfall reflects the variable
PW distribution, and the weak low level inflow, but still
copious amounts of moisture in place. Flood watch issuance
would likely follow a shorter summer fuse similar to convective
watches, as the convective complexes evolve and track.

With loss of heating, and the ring of fire shifting south as
the upper level trough digs in, convection should gradually
wane Sunday night. The upper level short wave trough pushes a
second cold front through on Monday into Monday night, but
moisture will become a bit more limited by then, and storm
coverage should be limited and the storms on the move. This
should limit any further water concerns, but daytime heating
driving CAPE values to perhaps 3 kj/kg in said narrow band could
still lead to strong storms in modest deep layer bulk shear.

Canadian high pressure brings cooler and less humid air in for
Tuesday and Tuesday night.

Convection spells high bust potential on highs Sunday or Monday,
but lows and dew points will be typical of the summer muggies.
Central guidance Monday night through Tuesday night reflect
values returning to near normal in the fresher canadian air.

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 420 AM Saturday...

High pressure exits Wednesday, and afternoon thunderstorms are
possible in the mountains on return southerly flow.

A cold front approaches Thursday, and moves through Thursday
night, with a round or two of showers and thunderstorms likely.
Model divergence suggests it may take until sometime Friday to
get the front, and its associated precipitation, entirely south
of the area.

A large canadian high pressure system will bring fresh, cooler
and less humid air by next weekend, as the pattern amplifies
with a deepening trough in the eastern U.S., and a building
ridge in the west.

Central guidance reflects warm weather Wednesday through
Thursday, followed by near, or even slightly below normal
temperatures in the drier air for next weekend.

.AVIATION /19Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
18Z Saturday through 18Z Sunday...

As of 200 PM Saturday...

Showers and thunderstorms, with heavy downpours, and strong
damaging winds are possible during the TAF period. Expect MVFR
and IFR conditions in vicinity of storms, along with strong
gusty winds. Bulk of convection will generally decrease in
coverage from north to south after 12-15Z, but local MVFR and
IFR cigs will linger. Additional rounds of showers and
thunderstorms towards the end of the period.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY...

FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Medium.

ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Convection could be less widespread than
currently forecast. Conditions on Sunday may not improve as
quickly as currently forecast.

EXPERIMENTAL TABLE OF FLIGHT CATEGORY OBJECTIVELY SHOWS CONSISTENCY
OF WFO FORECAST TO AVAILABLE MODEL INFORMATION:
H = HIGH: TAF CONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.
M = MEDIUM: TAF HAS VARYING LEVEL OF CONSISTENCY WITH MODELS.
L = LOW: TAF INCONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.

UTC 1HRLY 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 01 02 03 04 05
EDT 1HRLY 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 01
CRW CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H M
HTS CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H M
BKW CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H M
EKN CONSISTENCY H H H H H H M L M M H L
PKB CONSISTENCY H H M H H H M M M M H M
CKB CONSISTENCY H H H H M M L L L M M L

AFTER 18Z SUNDAY...
IFR possible Sunday in heavy showers and thunderstorms.

.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...Flash Flood Watch through Sunday morning for WVZ007>011-
014>020-027>032-039-040-517>526.
Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for WVZ005-006-013-
024-025.
OH...Flash Flood Watch through Sunday morning for OHZ066-067-075-
076-083>086.
Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for OHZ087.
KY...Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for KYZ101>103-105.
VA...None.

SYNOPSIS...JMV/SL
NEAR TERM...SL
SHORT TERM...TRM
LONG TERM...TRM
AVIATION...SL

Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 22, 2:07 PM EST, 23 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
307 PM EDT Sat Jul 22 2017

VAZ003-004-WVZ033-231915-
Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-
307 PM EDT Sat Jul 22 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia and
southern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours are possible tonight
across the area. A flash flood watch may be necessary.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms exists on Sunday. Damaging
winds are the primary threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
 conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

WVZ026-034-515-516-231915-
Boone-Wyoming-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-
307 PM EDT Sat Jul 22 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast West
Virginia and southern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms exists today and tonight.
Damaging winds are the primary threat. In addition, heavy downpours
will accompany any storms, and could create localized flooding
issues. A flash flood watch may be necessary.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms exists on Sunday. Damaging
winds are the primary threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
 conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

OHZ066-067-075-076-083>086-WVZ007>011-014>020-027>032-039-040-
517>526-231915-
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-
Ritchie-Doddridge-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-
Barbour-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-
Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
Southeast Randolph-
307 PM EDT Sat Jul 22 2017

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Ohio
and much of West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms exists today and tonight.
Damaging winds are the primary threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms exists Sunday. Damaging winds
are the primary threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
 conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ087-WVZ005-006-013-024-025-231915-
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Lincoln-
Mingo-Logan-
307 PM EDT Sat Jul 22 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, portions
of southeast Ohio, and portions of southern West Virginia and
western West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms exists today and tonight.
Damaging winds are the primary threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

A slight risk for severe thunderstorms exists Sunday. Damaging winds
are the primary threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
 conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 22, 10:47 AM EST, 3 hours 43 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1147 AM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

OHZ066-221630-
Perry-
1147 AM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHERN PERRY COUNTY...

At 1147 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Bremen, or 8
miles west of Shawnee, moving east at 35 mph.

Locations impacted include...
New Lexington, Shawnee, Crooksville, Junction City, New Straitsville,
Corning, Hemlock and Rendville.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways. Stay alert in case flood warnings are issued.

LAT...LON 3973 8208 3972 8205 3962 8203 3955 8204
      3956 8226 3959 8226 3960 8237 3961 8238
      3974 8236 3975 8241 3976 8208
TIME...MOT...LOC 1547Z 272DEG 30KT 3966 8235

Manning

Special weather statement, Jul 22, 12:17 PM EST, 2 hours 13 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
117 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

WVZ039-521-525-526-221745-
Northwest Randolph-Northwest Webster-Upshur-Southeast Randolph-
117 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT WEST CENTRAL RANDOLPH AND
SOUTHERN UPSHUR COUNTIES...

At 117 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Rock Cave, or
17 miles south of Buckhannon, moving east at 20 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Eden, Alexander, Helvetia, Cleveland, Kanawha Head and Alton.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

LAT...LON 3864 8007 3870 8040 3882 8040 3887 8003
TIME...MOT...LOC 1717Z 273DEG 17KT 3875 8035

Manning

Local storm report, Jul 22, 12:45 PM EST, 1 hour 45 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON WV
145 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0115 PM     FLASH FLOOD      NEW LEXINGTON           39.71N  82.21W
07/22/2017                   PERRY              OH   911 CALL CENTER

            LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND DISPATCH REPORTS WATER OVER
            ST RT 13 AND ST RT 37 IN NEW LEXINGTON.

&&

EVENT NUMBER RLX1700574

MEC

Special weather statement, Jul 22, 12:51 PM EST, 1 hour 39 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
151 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

WVZ016-027-221815-
Clay-Roane-
151 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN ROANE AND CENTRAL
CLAY COUNTIES...

At 150 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Amma, or 8
miles northwest of Clay, moving east at 15 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Clay, Big Otter, Wallback, Amma, Nebo, Ivydale and Procious.

This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 22 and 42.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

LAT...LON 3838 8099 3845 8128 3847 8128 3853 8120
      3853 8123 3852 8127 3853 8130 3854 8134
      3856 8135 3863 8110 3862 8108 3861 8108
      3865 8105 3866 8102 3865 8101
TIME...MOT...LOC 1750Z 273DEG 14KT 3851 8122

Manning

Special weather statement, Jul 22, 1:21 PM EST, 1 hour 9 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
221 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

WVZ031-032-221900-
Harrison-Taylor-
221 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT TAYLOR AND CENTRAL
HARRISON COUNTIES...

At 221 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Grafton to near Clarksburg. Movement
was east at 40 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Clarksburg, Grafton, Bridgeport, Shinnston, Stonewood, Nutter Fort,
Lumberport, Anmoore, Flemington, Valley Falls, Rosemont, Knottsville,
Meadland, Tygart Lake State Park, Thornton, McGee, Meadowbrook and
Despard.

THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
 Interstate 79 between mile markers 118 and 128.
 Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 73 and 82.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

LAT...LON 3929 7991 3930 7994 3927 7996 3924 8015
      3925 8016 3923 8018 3931 8058 3932 8056
      3941 8023 3939 8020 3940 8012 3941 8011
      3939 8009 3940 8002 3945 7994 3943 7989
      3930 7989
TIME...MOT...LOC 1821Z 268DEG 36KT 3941 8002 3930 8041

Manning

Special weather statement, Jul 22, 1:57 PM EST, 33 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
257 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

WVZ032-040-221930-
Barbour-Taylor-
257 PM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN TAYLOR AND
NORTHEASTERN BARBOUR COUNTIES...

At 257 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Grafton, moving
east at 30 mph.

Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Grafton, Philippi, Moatsville, Tygart Lake State Park, Thornton,
Knottsville and Nestorville.

LAT...LON 3921 7981 3920 7983 3918 7982 3914 7983
      3918 8012 3936 8010 3936 7990 3930 7989
      3929 7986 3924 7985 3924 7982 3923 7981
TIME...MOT...LOC 1857Z 274DEG 27KT 3927 8002

Manning

The radar

The Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 162 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:32 UTC.

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Event by event

20 thunderstorm wind, 4 flash flood, 2 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Barbour

When: July 22, 2:30 PM EST
Where: Barbour County, Longview
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 39.080, -80.130

A tree was blown down across US 119 near Volga.

Flash Flood, Taylor

When: July 22, 2:46 PM EST to 5:30 PM EST
Where: Taylor County, 0.3 mi SW of Fetterman to 0.45 mi NE of Blueville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $500
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 39.347, -80.034

Kennedy Street was closed due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harrison

When: July 22, 2:57 PM EST
Where: Harrison County, 2.55 mi WNW of Mc Whorter
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 39.140, -80.420

A tree fell on Burnside Addition in Good Hope.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harrison

When: July 22, 3:05 PM EST
Where: Harrison County, 0.69 mi S of Rider
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 39.160, -80.370

Several trees fell down along Long Run Road near Lost Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harrison

When: July 22, 3:05 PM EST
Where: Harrison County, 1.27 mi WSW of Rider
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 39.160, -80.390

A few trees were blown down on Pooh Bear Lane near Lost Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wood

When: July 22, 3:30 PM EST
Where: Wood County, 0.87 mi SE of Parkersburg
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 39.260, -81.540

Multiple trees were downed.

Hail, Wood

When: July 22, 3:35 PM EST
Where: Wood County, 0.87 mi NE of Parkersburg
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.280, -81.540

Hail, Wood

When: July 22, 3:36 PM EST
Where: Wood County, 0.87 mi SE of Stewart Arpt
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 39.290, -81.540

Thunderstorm Wind, Ritchie

When: July 22, 4:20 PM EST
Where: Ritchie County, 0.53 mi W of Glendale
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 39.280, -81.160

Several trees fell down in the community of Glendale.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lewis

When: July 22, 4:27 PM EST
Where: Lewis County, 0.69 mi N of Alum Bridge
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 39.040, -80.650

A few trees were blown down in Weston.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ritchie

When: July 22, 4:40 PM EST
Where: Ritchie County, 1.27 mi WSW of Cornwallis
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Park/Forest Service
Coordinates: 39.210, -81.140

Many trees were downed in North Bend State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wood

When: July 22, 4:58 PM EST
Where: Wood County, 0.69 mi N of Walker
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 39.190, -81.380

Several trees were blown down along Progress Ridge Road.

Flash Flood, Doddridge

When: July 22, 5:22 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
Where: Doddridge County, 0.39 mi S of Leopold to 1.2 mi SE of Leopold
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $500
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.114, -80.749

Cove Creek flowed out of its banks near Auburn.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lewis

When: July 22, 5:40 PM EST
Where: Lewis County, 1.28 mi WSW of Deanville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 39.040, -80.470

Several trees fell in Weston.

Flash Flood, Wood

When: July 22, 5:45 PM EST to 7:30 PM EST
Where: Wood County, 0.48 mi ESE of Marrtown to 0.67 mi E of Cedar Grove
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 39.248, -81.571

Many roads were flooded in the City of Parkersburg. This include the intersections of 8th and Murdock, 20th and Dudley, 23rd and Dudley, and 19th and Lynn. Sections of Broad Street, College Parkway and East Street were also flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind, Gilmer

When: July 22, 5:45 PM EST
Where: Gilmer County, 0.69 mi N of Glenville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 38.940, -80.830

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in Glenville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Upshur

When: July 22, 6:04 PM EST
Where: Upshur County, 0.69 mi N of French Creek
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 38.890, -80.300

Trees and power lines were downed in French Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind, Upshur

When: July 22, 6:15 PM EST
Where: Upshur County, 0.88 mi NW of Carter
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 38.840, -80.290

Power also went out as the thunderstorm passed.

Flash Flood, Ritchie

When: July 22, 6:20 PM EST to 7:30 PM EST
Where: Ritchie County, 1.75 mi SSE of Ellenboro to 1.96 mi NNW of Hannahdale
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 39.248, -81.033

Stewart Run came out of its banks. This flooded the intersection of Route 16 and Stewart Run Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Randolph

When: July 22, 6:35 PM EST
Where: Randolph County, 0.69 mi S of Huttonsville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 38.710, -79.980

Several trees fell on a power line.

Thunderstorm Wind, Webster

When: July 22, 8:00 PM EST
Where: Webster County, Hacker Vly
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 38.650, -80.380

Multiple trees were blown down, some fell onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Webster

When: July 22, 8:40 PM EST
Where: Webster County, 0.54 mi E of Webster Spgs
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 38.480, -80.410

Several trees were blown down near Webster Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cabell

When: July 22, 9:55 PM EST
Where: Cabell County, 1.28 mi ESE of Huntington
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 38.410, -82.430

Several trees were blown down in Huntington.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cabell

When: July 22, 10:02 PM EST
Where: Cabell County, 0.88 mi SE of Wilson
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 38.410, -82.320

Several trees were downed along the 5200 block of Route 60.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: July 22, 10:25 PM EST
Where: Lincoln County, Hamlin
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $12,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 38.280, -82.100

Several trees were blown down in Hamlin. One fell on a house, damaging the home's rain gutter. Several blocks away a tree fell onto a car, which was totaled.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: July 22, 10:45 PM EST
Where: Lincoln County, 0.54 mi W of Sumerco
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 38.230, -81.910

Several trees were downed on Sumerco Mountain.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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Every storm in West Virginia in 2017 Every state in 2017 This day in weather history Warnings in West Virginia, July 2017

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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 703109, 703040, 703110, 703112, 703113, 703114, 703066, 703068, 703115, 703116, 703117, 703118, 703043, 703119, 703048, 703120, 703122, 703108, 703051, 703123, 703124, 703125, 703126, 703128, 703129, 703130.