Showers and thunderstorms developed in West Virginia on the afternoons of July 13th through 15th in the midst of weak disturbances passing through the area. Strong wind gusts accompanying storms resulted in multiple downed trees across the state.
Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.
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.
The episode as NWS RLX wrote it up.
Showers and thunderstorms developed in West Virginia on the afternoons of July 13th through 15th in the midst of weak disturbances passing through the area. Strong wind gusts accompanying storms resulted in multiple downed trees across the state. Flash flooding also blocked sections of a road in Raleigh County on the 13th while another isolated instance of flash flooding occurred on the 15th in Clay County. Storms tapered down with the loss of daytime heating after sunset each evening.
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 13, 1:04 PM EST, 21 minutes earlier.
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</html>Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 202 PM EDT Thu Jul 13 2023 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-013>020-024>034- 039-040-515>526-141815- Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt- Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer- Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour- Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- 202 PM EDT Thu Jul 13 2023 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 482 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, 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. Severe Thunderstorm Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening could produce damaging winds and large hail. If thunderstorms Saturday through Monday move over the same location multiple times, then flash flooding is possible. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports. VAZ003-004-141815- Dickenson-Buchanan- 202 PM EDT Thu Jul 13 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could produce damaging winds and large hail. In addition, a tornado can not be ruled out. If thunderstorms move over the same location multiple times, then localized flash flooding is possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening could produce damaging winds and large hail. If thunderstorms Saturday through Monday move over the same location multiple times, then flash flooding is possible. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.
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</html>Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
117 PM EDT Thu Jul 13 2023
WVZ008-016-131730-
Jackson WV-Roane WV-
117 PM EDT Thu Jul 13 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western Roane and
southeastern Jackson Counties through 130 PM EDT...
At 117 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kenna, or 10 miles southeast of Ripley, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of western Roane and
southeastern Jackson Counties.
This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 126
and 128.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3869 8166 3872 8165 3873 8149 3863 8152
TIME...MOT...LOC 1717Z 286DEG 17KT 3870 8158
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
LTCSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
132 PM EDT Thu Jul 13 2023
WVZ016-131800-
Roane WV-
132 PM EDT Thu Jul 13 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Roane
County through 200 PM EDT...
At 131 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles east of Kenna, or 10 miles southwest of Spencer, moving east at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Harmony, Walton and Gandeeville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to travel across
flooded roads. Find alternate routes. It takes only a few inches of
swiftly flowing water to carry vehicles away.
&&
LAT...LON 3873 8131 3860 8131 3867 8155 3872 8153
3873 8153
TIME...MOT...LOC 1731Z 279DEG 19KT 3869 8150
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
LTCSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
154 PM EDT Thu Jul 13 2023
WVZ016-018-131815-
Calhoun WV-Roane WV-
154 PM EDT Thu Jul 13 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Calhoun and southeastern Roane Counties through 215 PM EDT...
At 154 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Amma, or 11 miles southeast of Spencer, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Left Hand, Looneyville and Tariff.
This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 27 and 33.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to travel across
flooded roads. Find alternate routes. It takes only a few inches of
swiftly flowing water to carry vehicles away.
&&
LAT...LON 3875 8112 3855 8115 3853 8118 3863 8136
3872 8133
TIME...MOT...LOC 1754Z 281DEG 22KT 3866 8126
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
LTCSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
208 PM EDT Thu Jul 13 2023
WVZ016-018-027-131830-
Calhoun WV-Clay WV-Roane WV-
208 PM EDT Thu Jul 13 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Calhoun, eastern Roane and north central Clay Counties through 230 PM
EDT...
At 207 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Big Otter, or 12 miles north of Clay, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Big Otter, Nebo, Nicut and Chloe.
This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 36 and 44.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to travel across
flooded roads. Find alternate routes. It takes only a few inches of
swiftly flowing water to carry vehicles away.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central and north central West Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3871 8099 3867 8103 3863 8098 3854 8097
3860 8117 3870 8115 3874 8099
TIME...MOT...LOC 1807Z 271DEG 17KT 3865 8108
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
LTCThe Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 20 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 18:26 UTC.
23 thunderstorm wind, 2 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Storms caused approximately 200 customers to lose power from the Winfield area into the northeastern part of Putnam County.
A large branch was knocked out of a sycamore tree at Camp Virgil Tate.
Several trees were blown down on Wilsons Ridge Road near the town of Widen.
Near the community of Birch River, a tree was blown down along with nearby power lines.
Several trees were blown down near the town of Cowen.
Several small trees and one large tree were downed along Jerico Road outside of Marlinton.
Near the Ellen township, a tree fell down onto Ashton Upland Lane.
A tree and nearby power lines were knocked down near Hunt Lane.
A downed tree was observed on Winfield Road at Tuckers Branch Road.
Two trees were knocked down along Winfield Road. One at Mobile Home Village Drive and the other at the Winfield Church of Christ.
In Winfield, two trees were blown down along McLane Pike. One fell at Lime Kiln Road and the other at Lone Oak Road.
Downed trees and power lines resulted in around 1,000 customers between Winfield and Poca to be without power for a period of time.
One tree was knocked down on West Union Road and Thorofare Road. Tree contact with lines also caused power outages to 13 customers in the area.
A large tree fell and blocked all lanes of Washington Street E near Abundant Life Church. Additional downed trees were observed on Bendview Drive.
Multiple trees were downed in the towns of Cedar Grove and Hugheston.
High water blocked two places along the 400 block of North Sandbranch Road.
Trees were blown down near the Capels community.
In Algoma, a downed tree blocked the road at the church.
A downed tree was observed on Locust Ridge in Washington.
Outside of Lubeck, a tree fell onto power lines near WV-60 and Wadesville Road. Another tree fell down onto WV-68.
Portions of Dundon-Widen Road were impassable between the towns of Widen and Dille for a time due to high water. The water approached a few homes near the road and washed out portions of the driveway.
A tree fell down across Poling Road near Hacker Valley.
A big tree fell and laid across Kesling Mill Road in Buckhannon.
In Belington, a tree fell down onto Morgantown Pike.
A tree fell down onto power lines and laid onto Mountaineer Road at Route 38 near Moatsville.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in West Virginia in 2023Every state in 2023This day in weather historyWarnings in West Virginia, July 2023
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 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1103819, 1103827, 1103828, 1103831, 1103835, 1103836, 1103839, 1103843, 1103844, 1103846, 1103848, 1103853, 1103857, 1103862, 1103866, 1103868, 1103869, 1103873, 1103878, 1112166, 1117685, 1117684, 1112168, 1112169, 1112170.