West Virginia, 2026

Flash Flooding and Damaging Winds in West Virginia, June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026 · NWS RLX · 72 events in 24 counties and zones

A low pressure system traversed the Great Lakes Region on the night of June 17th, then continued across southern Ontario into southern Quebec on the 18th. This system lifted a warm front north through the area during the early morning hours of the 18th, then pulled a cold front southeast into the area during the day.

Where it happened

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  • Wind
  • Hail
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  • Heat and drought
  • Cold
  • Fire, smoke and dust
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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$16,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
72

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 low pressure system traversed the Great Lakes Region on the night of June 17th, then continued across southern Ontario into southern Quebec on the 18th. This system lifted a warm front north through the area during the early morning hours of the 18th, then pulled a cold front southeast into the area during the day. Meanwhile, a strong shortwave trough helped steer a strong jet over portions of the middle Ohio Valley and central Appalachians.

Rain started to spread across southeast Ohio and over into western and north central West Virginia the evening of the 17th. Severe thunderstorms and heavy downpours then tracked across this same area overnight before sinking southeast the morning of the 18th. While the bulk of precipitation departed southeast Ohio and northern West Virginia by mid-morning, the lingering front combined with a feed of moisture from a Gulf system allowed showers and a few storms to persist across Northeast Kentucky, southern West Virginia, and southwest Virginia through the 18th. Precipitation finally came to an end on the morning of the 19th.

The heaviest rain occurred near Parkersburg in Wood County, where two to three and a half inches of rain resulted in flash flooding, impacted local roads and stranded vehicles. Additional areas of one to two inches fell across north-central West Virginia, as well as the southern coalfields. Severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds that downed numerous trees and powerlines across much of the state during the morning of the 18th. One notable area of damage was in southern Upshur County, where an NWS storm survey found significant swaths of tree damage indicative of up to 100 mile per hour straight line winds.

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 Jun 18, 1:46 AM EST, 1 hour 49 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1) Potential for strong to severe storms this morning through the afternoon along with a threat for excessive rainfall as a cold front moves through the area. 2) Drier start to the weekend but storm chances return by Sunday evening.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 18, 1:46 AM EST, 1 hour 49 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston WV
246 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
No major changes to the forecast at this time.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Potential for strong to severe storms this morning through
the afternoon along with a threat for excessive rainfall as
a cold front moves through the area.

2) Drier start to the weekend but storm chances return by
Sunday evening.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...

A Tornado Watch is out for northeast Kentucky counties of Cater
and Greenup until 5am. This is due to robust helicity, abundant
shear and a the STP tornado parameter of 1+ which indicates
possible tornadic environment not too mention tornadic activity
upstream.

Activity is already upstream and headed our way for the first
push of convection into the area although the threat is
weakening, therefore the watch is not being expanded anywhere.
This watch may have to be expanded if trends persist west into
our Ohio counties but the last tornado warning out west has
expired therefore currently holding off on expanding at this
time.

Hi-res and convection allowing models (CAMs) have another push of
convection in the form of a line settling in by mid morning.
The HRRR, FV3 and NAM Nest are most aggressive and suggest
potential super cellular activity with embedded thunderstorms
along a line progressing southeast into our area moving south
throughout the late morning and into the afternoon.

With enough instability for the late morning and afternoon
storms will be able to continue under a strong low level jet
support and high shear to promote a damaging wind threat as well
as tornadic threat with rotating showers possible along the
line or from super cellular storms. Even though prior
convection will weaken instability the line will have enough
support to keep going through the area, however it may not be as
potent as other models suggest.

The winds will be a thing to watch as shower and thunderstorm
activity will have a good environment with high DCAPE and high
PWATs to promote downbursts and heavy downpours which could
promote flooding potential, however it should be more isolated
in nature and be more apparent across low lying or flood prone
areas unless training occurs elsewhere. One caveat is that the
line will be moving fast with strong steering flow aloft which
may deter flash flooding all together this late morning and
afternoon.

Unless rates exceed flash flood guidance or rather
2+ inches per hour or high rates affect an area repeatedly or
under training will possibly cause issues to the aforementioned
areas and elsewhere. Shower activity could bring down strong
winds which could be damaging and severe but this will involve
convection rather than synoptic winds which made the decision of
holding off on a wind advisory being issued at this time.

By mid morning, the tornado threat diminishes and only a
damaging wind threat will remain, however we cannot rule out a
quick spin up along the line as the cold front sags south into
the southern portions of our county warning area. Due to our
radar being down it will be hard to detect low level rotation
therefore shower activity or heavy thunderstorm activity will
likely be warned on if there is any indication of rotation or a
meso even though the tornadic environment will be diminishing.

As the line exits toward the south another push of convection is
indicated by some of the Hi-res models coming in from the west
to affect our southern half of the area. This will add to QPF
values but the activity will be across our driest portions of
our CWA, so basically no flood watch is needed and will be
handled by the warning process.

WPC does have us in a slight risk for a excessive rainfall
threat for this area so isolated flooding issues could occur in
areas susceptible to flood or drainage issues. This activity
will be coming in behind the front, therefore much of the
instability will be used up so the environment should not pose
a severe threat.

After the aforementioned convection subsides things will clear
out and any activity will exit by early afternoon opening the
area up to a dry rest of the day on Friday and into the weekend.

KEY MESSAGE 2...

High pressure at the surface and a semi flat ridge aloft will
help keep the weekend settled although by late Sunday a low
pressure system will traverse into the region just north of us
and drop down a weak frontal band for Monday. Models have this
feature weakening as it comes through the area so frontolysis is
likely.

Thereafter, zonal flow will settle in and keep the area safe
until Thursday as a short wave moves into the region which could
promote chances for diurnal convection on next Thursday
afternoon and evening.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As the cold front pushes further toward the area rain and
thunderstorms will become more prevalent and drop CIGs down to
MVFR toward late morning. VIS restrictions will accompany
shower activity and under heavy thunderstorm activity VIS could
drop to IFR at times. Winds will increase out of the southwest
gusting to 30kt by late morning.

Gusty conditons will prevail until the early evening as the
cold front sags south of the area. By evening, winds will
diminish and CIGs will lift to VFR except for EKN/BKW who will
endure MVFR CIGs into the evening and overnight. Clouds may
clear out around a few western sites to promote fog formation
overnight into Friday morning. If clouds clear out quicker fog
could potentially affect the other sites in mid to late
morning.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY...

FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Medium.

ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Timing of shower and thunderstorm
activity could vary. Fog overnight into Friday morning could
become areawide dependent upon how fast the clouds move out.

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.

DATE                              THU 06/18/26
UTC 1HRLY       06   07   08   09   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17
EDT 1HRLY       02   03   04   05   06   07   08   09   10   11   12   13
CRW CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    L    H    H    H    H    M
HTS CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    M    M    M    M    H    H    M
BKW CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    M    M    M    H    H
EKN CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    M    H    M    H    M    M
PKB CONSISTENCY  H    H    M    M    H    M    H    M    M    H    H    H
CKB CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    M    H    M    M    H    M    H    H

AFTER 06Z FRIDAY...
IFR ceilings may be possible with lingering showers along the
mountains Thursday night. IFR fog is possible overnight into
Friday morning.

&&

.Equipment...
The RLX radar is down until further notice.

&&

.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...None.
OH...None.
KY...None.
VA...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...JZ
AVIATION...JZ
EQUIPMENT...JZ

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 18, 1:29 AM EST, 2 hours 6 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
229 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

OHZ083-084-180700-
Jackson OH-Vinton OH-
229 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN JACKSON AND WESTERN
VINTON COUNTIES THROUGH 300 AM EDT...

At 229 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Waverly, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Jackson, Wellston, Mcarthur, Hamden, Coalton, Allensville, Eagle
Mills, and Byer.

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 3917 8279 3917 8277 3937 8275 3936 8264
      3937 8263 3937 8253 3903 8239 3902 8280
TIME...MOT...LOC 0629Z 258DEG 37KT 3919 8296

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

01
Special weather statement, Jun 18, 1:53 AM EST, 1 hour 42 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
253 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

OHZ075-083>085-180730-
Jackson OH-Athens OH-Meigs OH-Vinton OH-
253 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN MEIGS...NORTHERN
JACKSON...VINTON AND SOUTHWESTERN ATHENS COUNTIES THROUGH 330 AM
EDT...

At 253 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mcarthur, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Athens, Jackson, Wellston, Mcarthur, Albany, Lake Hope State Park,
Nelsonville, Chauncey, Hamden, Coalton, Zaleski, Creola, Eagle Mills,
Radcliffe, Dyesville, Darwin, Allensville, Harrisonville, Byer, and
Carpenter.

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.

Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.

&&

LAT...LON 3917 8279 3917 8277 3937 8275 3936 8264
      3937 8263 3937 8252 3940 8251 3939 8229
      3943 8229 3946 8202 3912 8200 3904 8280
TIME...MOT...LOC 0653Z 258DEG 49KT 3928 8254

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

01
Special weather statement, Jun 18, 2:27 AM EST, 1 hour 8 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
327 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

OHZ075-083>085-180800-
Jackson OH-Athens OH-Meigs OH-Vinton OH-
327 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN MEIGS...NORTHERN
JACKSON...VINTON AND SOUTHWESTERN ATHENS COUNTIES THROUGH 400 AM
EDT...

At 327 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Waverly, moving east at 65 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Athens, Wellston, Mcarthur, Albany, Lake Hope State Park, Chauncey,
Hamden, Coalton, Zaleski, Wilkesville, Creola, Radcliffe, Stroud Run
State Park, Dyesville, Darwin, Allensville, Harrisonville, Dexter,
Byer, and Carpenter.

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 3917 8279 3917 8277 3932 8275 3941 8200
      3906 8197 3909 8280
TIME...MOT...LOC 0727Z 269DEG 58KT 3920 8300

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

01
Special weather statement, Jun 18, 2:33 AM EST, 1 hour 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
333 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

OHZ075-076-WVZ009-010-180800-
Washington OH-Athens OH-Wood WV-Pleasants WV-
333 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WASHINGTON...SOUTHEASTERN
ATHENS...SOUTHWESTERN PLEASANTS AND NORTHERN WOOD COUNTIES THROUGH
400 AM EDT...

At 333 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles south of Chesterhill, moving east at 65 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, St. Marys, Vienna, Williamstown,
Belmont, Boaz, Washington, Newport, North Hills, Lowell, Amesville,
Lower Salem, Willow Island, Little Hocking, Schultz, Waverly,
Fleming, and Bartlett.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 177 and 186.
 Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 12.
 Route 50 in West Virginia near mile marker 1.

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 3958 8127 3957 8125 3931 8114 3923 8194
      3942 8196 3945 8186 3945 8183 3946 8183
      3948 8175 3948 8171 3950 8171 3960 8136
      3959 8135 3959 8128 3961 8128 3961 8127
TIME...MOT...LOC 0733Z 255DEG 56KT 3936 8184

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

01
Special weather statement, Jun 18, 3:00 AM EST, 35 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
400 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

OHZ075-076-084-085-WVZ008-009-017-180830-
Washington OH-Athens OH-Meigs OH-Vinton OH-Jackson WV-Wirt WV-
Wood WV-
400 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT MEIGS...SOUTHWESTERN
WASHINGTON...SOUTHEASTERN VINTON...SOUTHERN ATHENS...WEST CENTRAL
WIRT...NORTHEASTERN JACKSON AND SOUTHWESTERN WOOD COUNTIES THROUGH
430 AM EDT...

At 359 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Albany, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Parkersburg, Belpre, Pomeroy, Albany, Coolville, Rutland, Forked Run
State Park, Washington, Tuppers Plains, Lubeck, Chester, Wilkesville,
Radcliffe, Belleville, Reedsville, Little Hocking, Dyesville, Darwin,
Salem Center, and Harrisonville.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 156 and 168.
 Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 6.

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 3901 8152 3904 8243 3924 8240 3931 8156
TIME...MOT...LOC 0759Z 267DEG 46KT 3913 8225

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

01
Special weather statement, Jun 18, 3:01 AM EST, 34 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
401 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

OHZ076-WVZ009>011-019-180830-
Washington OH-Ritchie WV-Wood WV-Pleasants WV-Tyler WV-
401 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL WASHINGTON...
PLEASANTS...NORTH CENTRAL RITCHIE...WESTERN TYLER AND NORTHEASTERN
WOOD COUNTIES THROUGH 430 AM EDT...

At 400 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Williamstown, or over Marietta, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, St. Marys, Vienna, Williamstown,
Sistersville, Belmont, Boaz, Newport, Matamoras, North Hills,
Friendly, Willow Island, Maxwell, Schultz, Arvilla, Point Lookout,
New Matamoras, and Wick.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 179 and 186.
 Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 8.

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 3932 8093 3929 8163 3950 8163 3957 8108
      3957 8104 3954 8104 3959 8097 3959 8096
TIME...MOT...LOC 0800Z 264DEG 43KT 3941 8148

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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68 thunderstorm wind, 4 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ritchie

When
June 18, 3:35 AM EST
Where
Ritchie County, 1.69 mi NNE of Glendale
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
39.301, -81.133

Several trees were blown down around the western end of Ritchie County, including along Twin Oaks Road and Staunton Turnpike.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wood

When
June 18, 4:10 AM EST
Where
Wood County, 0.95 mi SW of Vienna
Measured
45 kt (52 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
39.321, -81.543

One large tree was uprooted, and multiple large tree branches were downed in Vienna.

Flash Flood, Wood

When
June 18, 4:35 AM EST to 7:00 AM EST
Where
Wood County, 1.77 mi NNW of Lubeck to 1.56 mi NW of Lubeck
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
39.252, -81.646

High water occurred on Lake Washington Road and Harris Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pleasants

When
June 18, 5:00 AM EST
Where
Pleasants County, 0.53 mi E of Bellmont
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$6,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
39.380, -81.260

A tree fell down and an unanchored shed was flipped over in Bellmont.

Flash Flood, Wood

When
June 18, 5:00 AM EST to 7:00 AM EST
Where
Wood County, 0.81 mi SE of Stewart Arpt to 0.87 mi SSE of Stewart Arpt
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
39.291, -81.540

In Parkersburg, a vehicle was stuck in knee deep water.

Flash Flood, Wood

When
June 18, 5:25 AM EST to 7:00 AM EST
Where
Wood County, 1.58 mi SW of Boreman to 1.47 mi WSW of Boreman
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
39.266, -81.504

Flash flooding occurred with vehicles stranded near the intersection of I-77 and Route 50.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When
June 18, 5:30 AM EST
Where
Jackson County, 0.36 mi SSW of Mt Alto
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.865, -81.883

Multiple trees were downed in Mt Altro and on Jack Burlingam and Schoolhouse Run Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When
June 18, 5:35 AM EST
Where
Jackson County, 1.75 mi SE of Pleasant
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.900, -81.760

Several trees were downed south of Ravenswood including Kenwood Lane and Point Pleasant Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When
June 18, 5:40 AM EST
Where
Jackson County, 2.66 mi E of Ripley
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.813, -81.651

Tree and power lines down on Spencer Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mingo

When
June 18, 5:40 AM EST
Where
Mingo County, 2.06 mi SSW of Breeden
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.902, -82.292

Several trees down in northern Mingo County including on Stonecoal Rd, Low Gap Hollow Rd, Jennies Creek Rd, and Messenger Branch.

Thunderstorm Wind, Boone

When
June 18, 5:50 AM EST
Where
Boone County, 0.33 mi E of Lory
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.130, -81.824

Several trees were downed in and near Julian, including on Camp Creek and Johns Hollow Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind, Doddridge

When
June 18, 5:53 AM EST
Where
Doddridge County, 1.22 mi S of Leopold
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
39.102, -80.748

At least 300 residents were without power due to tree damage in several areas.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When
June 18, 5:55 AM EST
Where
Jackson County, 0.78 mi S of Kenna
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.669, -81.650

Multiple trees were downed across the southern part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Roane

When
June 18, 5:55 AM EST
Where
Roane County, 0.15 mi NW of Spencer
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
38.802, -81.352

There were numerous reports of trees down, with one fence damaged as well.

Thunderstorm Wind, Roane

When
June 18, 5:55 AM EST
Where
Roane County, 2.46 mi NW of Clover
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
38.741, -81.287

Multiple downed trees and three snapped power poles were observed along Route 36 in Clover.

Thunderstorm Wind, Harrison

When
June 18, 6:00 AM EST
Where
Harrison County, 1.3 mi W of Lodgeville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
39.278, -80.294

Several trees were downed in and around Clarksburg and Bridgeport.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kanawha

When
June 18, 6:00 AM EST
Where
Kanawha County, Spring Hill
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.350, -81.730

A tree fell and blocked Kanawha Turnpike at the 4600 block.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lewis

When
June 18, 6:00 AM EST
Where
Lewis County, 0.33 mi ESE of Pricetown
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
39.049, -80.514

Multiple trees were downed near Camden and Weston.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ritchie

When
June 18, 6:00 AM EST
Where
Ritchie County, 1.38 mi SE of Hannahdale
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
39.204, -81.015

Tree observed in roadway at Pullman Road and Bear Wallow Run.

Thunderstorm Wind, Roane

When
June 18, 6:00 AM EST
Where
Roane County, 1.75 mi SE of Triplet
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
38.810, -81.279

Several large limbs, approximately 4-6 inches in diameter, were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Roane

When
June 18, 6:03 AM EST
Where
Roane County, 0.47 mi WNW of Speed
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
38.733, -81.378

Over 2200 residents without power in several concentrated areas due to wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When
June 18, 6:05 AM EST
Where
Logan County, 0.19 mi W of Cora
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
37.830, -82.034

Multiple trees down across Whitman, Holden and Cora.

Thunderstorm Wind, Braxton

When
June 18, 6:07 AM EST
Where
Braxton County, 1.53 mi S of Servia
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
38.598, -80.947

Tree fell on Power Lines on County Route 11/2.

Thunderstorm Wind, Braxton

When
June 18, 6:07 AM EST
Where
Braxton County, 1.18 mi WNW of Strange Creek
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
38.578, -80.920

A tree fell on Power Lines on Rock Cliff Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind, Gilmer

When
June 18, 6:10 AM EST
Where
Gilmer County, 0.88 mi NW of Truebada
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.930, -80.780

Several trees were downed in the Glenville and Sand Fork areas.

Thunderstorm Wind, Taylor

When
June 18, 6:15 AM EST
Where
Taylor County, 3.4 mi NW of Irontown
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
39.421, -79.956

Tree was downed on Victory Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Taylor

When
June 18, 6:15 AM EST
Where
Taylor County, 1.63 mi NW of Thornton
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
39.367, -79.951

Multiple trees were downed between Grafton and Independence.

Thunderstorm Wind, Barbour

When
June 18, 6:20 AM EST
Where
Barbour County, 0.87 mi WNW of Philippi
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
39.154, -80.046

Downed trees were observed in the west end of the county, including on Audra Road near Belington, Hickory Corner Road near Philippi, and Camp Run Road near Flemington.

Thunderstorm Wind, Braxton

When
June 18, 6:20 AM EST
Where
Braxton County, 2.3 mi WNW of Strange Creek
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.587, -80.937

A tree fell on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind, Braxton

When
June 18, 6:20 AM EST
Where
Braxton County, 0.21 mi E of Tague
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
38.700, -80.916

At least 500 residents were without power in a concentrated area due to tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Upshur

When
June 18, 6:20 AM EST
Where
Upshur County, 1.12 mi SSW of Pecks Run
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
39.035, -80.188

Several trees were observed down in the northern end of the county, including on Fishing Camp Road and Country Club Estates.

Thunderstorm Wind, Braxton

When
June 18, 6:25 AM EST
Where
Braxton County, 1.51 mi S of Napier
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
38.758, -80.582

Tree damage led to 1081 residents without power. There was a noticeable swath of concentrated power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind, Braxton

When
June 18, 6:25 AM EST
Where
Braxton County, 0.86 mi NNW of Burnsville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
38.861, -80.658

Siding was damaged on a mobile home in Burnsville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Raleigh

When
June 18, 6:25 AM EST
Where
Raleigh County, 0.23 mi N of Arnett
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.833, -81.430

Multiple trees and power lines were downed including on Johnny Hollow Road and Coal River Road. A wall cloud was also observed in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wayne

When
June 18, 6:25 AM EST
Where
Wayne County, 2.56 mi SSE of Stonecoal
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.844, -82.408

Trees were observed down near Kermit.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wayne

When
June 18, 6:25 AM EST
Where
Wayne County, 2.15 mi ESE of Eloise
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
37.984, -82.286

Around 236 residents were without power from tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Braxton

When
June 18, 6:28 AM EST
Where
Braxton County, 1.28 mi ESE of Gassaway
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
38.660, -80.750

A tree fell on Power Lines on WV 4 at Mile Marker 20.85.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mingo

When
June 18, 6:30 AM EST
Where
Mingo County, 0.31 mi ENE of Dingess
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.872, -82.175

Multiple trees and power lines were downed in Dingess.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mingo

When
June 18, 6:30 AM EST
Where
Mingo County, 0.17 mi N of Kirk
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
37.903, -82.250

Over 2000 residents were without power due to tree damage in two concentrated areas.

Thunderstorm Wind, Upshur

When
June 18, 6:30 AM EST
Where
Upshur County, 0.86 mi NNW of Rock Cave
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.840, -80.339

Multiple trees were observed down in and around Rock Cave, with one down on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind, Upshur

When
June 18, 6:30 AM EST to 6:40 AM EST
Where
Upshur County, 1.03 mi N of Carter
Measured
87 kt (100 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
38.845, -80.283

A NWS Storm Survey found that wind damage in southern Upshur County that occurred between 730 am and 745 am was caused by straight-line winds. Rather significant swaths of tree damage were found where up to 100 mph winds occurred near the Alexander Road and Natural Bridge Road intersection. A couple of homes in this area had minor damage from trees falling on them. Another significant area of tree damage was found about a mile further east down Natural Bridge Road where several large hardwoods were blown down completely blocking the road. The downed trees were |all lying in a N to NE direction with no signs of a tornado occurring. Scattered tree damage occurred elsewhere across the southern part of the county as well with around 130 individual reports of tree and power line damage received from Upshur 911.

Thunderstorm Wind, Braxton

When
June 18, 6:35 AM EST
Where
Braxton County, 1.23 mi N of Ramp Run
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
38.588, -80.670

At least 1400 residents were without power due to tree damage in several locations.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lewis

When
June 18, 6:38 AM EST
Where
Lewis County, 5.24 mi ESE of Crawford
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
38.838, -80.341

Around 970 residents were without power due to tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Raleigh

When
June 18, 6:38 AM EST
Where
Raleigh County, 0.73 mi SSE of Rock Creek
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
37.840, -81.447

At least 526 residents were without power due to tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Upshur

When
June 18, 6:38 AM EST
Where
Upshur County, 0.54 mi SSE of Buckhannon to 0.78 mi N of Tallmansville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.993, -80.226

Multiple trees and lines were downed in the Buckhannon and Tallmansville areas.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When
June 18, 6:40 AM EST
Where
Logan County, 0.82 mi ESE of Holden
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.825, -82.056

A tree fell on US-119 at Holden Bridge.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When
June 18, 6:40 AM EST
Where
Logan County, 0.62 mi NNE of Argonne
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
37.858, -82.076

Over 500 residents were without power due to several instances of tree contact.

Thunderstorm Wind, Webster

When
June 18, 6:40 AM EST
Where
Webster County, 0.48 mi SE of Diana
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
38.564, -80.445

Over 600 residents were without power from tree damage. Multiple concentrated areas of outages noted.

Thunderstorm Wind, Upshur

When
June 18, 6:42 AM EST
Where
Upshur County, 1.27 mi ESE of Magnolia
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
38.810, -80.250

Around 726 residents were without power due to tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mingo

When
June 18, 6:45 AM EST
Where
Mingo County, 0.6 mi WSW of Red Jacket
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.648, -82.141

Downed trees blocked Little Italy Camp Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When
June 18, 6:50 AM EST
Where
Logan County, Lake
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
37.930, -81.900

At least 386 residents without power due to tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mingo

When
June 18, 6:50 AM EST
Where
Mingo County, 0.97 mi W of Cinderella
Measured
45 kt (52 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$500
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.680, -82.248

Small branches observed down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Randolph

When
June 18, 6:50 AM EST
Where
Randolph County, 0.88 mi NE of Beverly
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.840, -79.870

Multiple trees were downed. Some landed on structures.

Thunderstorm Wind, Randolph

When
June 18, 6:50 AM EST
Where
Randolph County, 1.08 mi W of Dailey
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.800, -79.900

Multiple trees were downed in the Dailey area, with at least one on a structure.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When
June 18, 6:55 AM EST
Where
Logan County, 0.35 mi SE of Earling
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
37.767, -81.915

Over 316 residents were without power due to tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Raleigh

When
June 18, 6:59 AM EST
Where
Raleigh County, 0.61 mi SE of Beaver
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
37.743, -81.123

Over 1700 residents were without power due to tree damage. There were several concentrated areas of outages.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fayette

When
June 18, 7:00 AM EST
Where
Fayette County, 0.66 mi NW of Quinnimont
Measured
45 kt (52 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.857, -81.058

A tree fell on Stanaford Road.

Flash Flood, Wood

When
June 18, 7:00 AM EST to 10:00 AM EST
Where
Wood County, 1.54 mi WSW of Boreman to 1.66 mi SW of Boreman
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
39.268, -81.504

Berry Run was out of its banks and flooded the offramp from Highway 2 to Highway 50.

Thunderstorm Wind, Randolph

When
June 18, 7:05 AM EST
Where
Randolph County, 0.37 mi ENE of Harman
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.922, -79.523

Several trees were downed in the Harman area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Webster

When
June 18, 7:05 AM EST
Where
Webster County, 1.61 mi ESE of Diana
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
38.562, -80.422

Over 900 residents were without power due to tree damage. Several concentrated areas of outages were observed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wyoming

When
June 18, 7:05 AM EST
Where
Wyoming County, 0.86 mi NNW of Edith
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.692, -81.624

Several trees were observed down in the Oceana area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wyoming

When
June 18, 7:15 AM EST
Where
Wyoming County, 0.38 mi E of Mc Graws
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.671, -81.463

Several trees were observed down in the McGraws area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Raleigh

When
June 18, 7:20 AM EST
Where
Raleigh County, 0.5 mi N of Hotcoal
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.707, -81.250

Multiple trees were downed in Sophia, Helen, and Coal City.

Thunderstorm Wind, Randolph

When
June 18, 7:25 AM EST
Where
Randolph County, 0.5 mi N of Ganby
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
38.827, -79.570

Over 300 power outages occurred due to tree damage. There were three concentrated areas.

Thunderstorm Wind, Raleigh

When
June 18, 7:30 AM EST
Where
Raleigh County, 2.15 mi SW of Burma
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
37.630, -81.160

Over 2000 residents were without power from tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nicholas

When
June 18, 7:35 AM EST
Where
Nicholas County, 2.64 mi SE of Fowler Knob
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.150, -80.789

Lines observed down on Old Nicholas Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Raleigh

When
June 18, 7:35 AM EST
Where
Raleigh County, 1.26 mi SSE of Cool Ridge
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
37.634, -81.089

Trees and lines were downed on Farley Branch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Randolph

When
June 18, 7:35 AM EST
Where
Randolph County, 0.65 mi SE of (Ekn)randolph Fld El
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
38.873, -79.842

Over 2000 residents were without power in several areas due to storm damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nicholas

When
June 18, 7:35 AM EST
Where
Nicholas County, 1.69 mi ESE of Leivasy
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
38.143, -80.650

Tree damage resulted in approximately 40 customers without power.

Thunderstorm Wind, Nicholas

When
June 18, 7:36 AM EST
Where
Nicholas County, 1.03 mi WSW of Leivasy
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
38.143, -80.697

Lines observed down on Hominy Falls Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Raleigh

When
June 18, 7:40 AM EST
Where
Raleigh County, 0.34 mi NNW of Cherry Creek
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
37.685, -81.101

Around 700 residents were without power.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wyoming

When
June 18, 7:40 AM EST
Where
Wyoming County, 0.73 mi NNW of Hanover
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
37.580, -81.803

Over 600 residents were without power due to storm damage.

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.

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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 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1336913, 1336929, 1337314, 1336898, 1337315, 1337316, 1335934, 1335942, 1335943, 1336891, 1335915, 1335926, 1335945, 1336915, 1336917, 1335933, 1335947, 1335949, 1336912, 1336916, 1336914, 1335951, 1335916, 1335919, 1335932, 1336918, 1336919, 1335914, 1335917, 1335918, 1336922, 1335920, 1335921, 1336900, 1336924, 1336926, 1335923, 1336892, 1336893, 1336920, and more.