West Virginia, 2024

Damaging Winds in West Virginia, December 31, 2024

December 31, 2024 · NWS PBZ · 11 events in 2 counties and zones

A broad band of moderate precipitation moved across the region with low topped|thunderstorms that developed withing a marginally unstable airmass. Although instability was marginal, shear was strong, and several severe thunderstorms formed as a result.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$15,000
Crop damage
$1,000
Events
11

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 PBZ wrote it up.

A broad band of moderate precipitation moved across the region with low topped|thunderstorms that developed withing a marginally unstable airmass. Although instability was marginal, shear was strong, and several severe thunderstorms formed as a result.

The radar

The Pittsburgh radar (KPBZ), 117 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 18:36 UTC.

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Event by event

11 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When
December 31, 1:35 PM EST
Where
Marion County, 0.53 mi E of Watson
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
39.480, -80.160

Tress were reported down, as well as powerlines, along Sunset Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monongalia

When
December 31, 1:35 PM EST
Where
Monongalia County, 0.87 mi NE of Ices Ferry
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$1,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
39.680, -79.860

A large tree was reported down a Beaumont Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When
December 31, 1:36 PM EST
Where
Marion County, 1.48 mi SSE of Hillview
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
39.410, -80.170

A large tree was reported down, as well as powerlines blocking traffic.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When
December 31, 1:36 PM EST
Where
Marion County, 0.87 mi NE of Monongah
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
39.480, -80.210

Powerlines and trees were reported down and blocking the road according to local officials.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When
December 31, 1:38 PM EST
Where
Marion County, Montana
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
39.530, -80.120

State officials reported damage to several structures in the area of Fleming Avenue. | There was damage to one home that lost half of it's roof, and another home lost a porch roof. There was also a small metal outbuilding that was twisted and damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monongalia

When
December 31, 2:02 PM EST
Where
Monongalia County, 1.38 mi N of Tyrone
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
39.650, -79.870

A tree was reported down along Meadowview Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monongalia

When
December 31, 2:02 PM EST
Where
Monongalia County, 0.87 mi NE of Ices Ferry
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
39.680, -79.860

Trees and utility lines were reported down, along with a tree that fell into a structure.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monongalia

When
December 31, 2:03 PM EST
Where
Monongalia County, 1.06 mi E of Ices Ferry
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
39.670, -79.850

One tree was reported down, and there was siding damage to a home.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monongalia

When
December 31, 2:04 PM EST
Where
Monongalia County, 1.38 mi S of Burns Chapel
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
39.550, -79.880

A tree was reported down along Mountainview Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monongalia

When
December 31, 2:05 PM EST
Where
Monongalia County, 1.27 mi WSW of Fieldcrest
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
39.640, -79.950

There were several reports of utility poles and lines down in the Morgantown area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monongalia

When
December 31, 2:15 PM EST
Where
Monongalia County, (Mgw)hart Fld Morgan
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
39.650, -79.920

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.

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Sources

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: 1222337, 1222338, 1222339, 1222340, 1222341, 1222616, 1222630, 1222631, 1222632, 1222633, 1222634.