West Virginia, 2024Damaging 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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- 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.
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.
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
- 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.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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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: 1222337, 1222338, 1222339, 1222340, 1222341, 1222616, 1222630, 1222631, 1222632, 1222633, 1222634.