On the second day of a developing heat wave, under a sunny sky, afternoon temperatures reached record levels.  The lowlands saw thermometers reach into the upper 90s and above 100 degrees.  For example, both Huntington and Charleston had 103 degrees. Parkersburg and Clarksburg had 98 degrees.  Even the mountainous regions reached into the 90s.  Beckley and Elkins reached 96 degrees.
Meanwhile, an area of multi-cellular convection had moved out of northern Illinois that morning. It continued to organize and strengthen, as it propagated east and southeast across northern Indiana into western Ohio during the afternoon.  As it moved toward southeast Ohio, it had already formed into a large arch of storms, or bow, with a developing cool pool in its wake.  The temperature contrast between the air ahead of the developing derecho, compared to that in its wake was reaching 30 to 35 degrees. The resultant wind shift in the cool pool resulted in strong moisture convergence on the leading edge of the complex.  This in turn, helped drive the storms further southeast, away from the mid and upper level wind support.  However, the complex was diving right into that hot air that had obtained large convective available potential energy, or the order of 4000 to 5000 j/kg.
The complex streaked across southeast Ohio near the hottest time of the day and plowed into western West Virginia near 1730E.  The outflow, or gust front, had outraced the rain, as it moved through southeast Ohio.  That gust front then moved southeast at 60 to 65 mph across West Virginia.  The mature derecho caused the strong gusts to be longer in duration than found in most severe thunderstorms. In some cases the strong wind gusts lasted around 10 minutes. Due to the dry ground,  dust and debris accompanied the gust front in some areas. The storms and showers that followed the strong wind gusts only provided about a quarter to a half inch of rain.  A few areas even had less rain.
Widespread wind gusts of 60 to 80 mph were likely with the leading gust front, before weakening in the southern coal fields of West Virginia.  A few favored and exposed locations may have seen gusts around 90 mph. Locations sheltered from the northwest had gusts less than 60 mph. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph from the Charleston airport at 1810E.  The Huntington airport had a gust to 59 mph at 1758E.  The Clarksburg airport had a gust to 66 mph at 1828E.  The Elkins airport had a gust to 64 mph at 1857E.  The Beckley airport had a gust to 68 mph at 1907E.  A spotter in Weston reported a gust to 73 mph on their private equipment.  Likewise, a spotter in Mason County reported a gust to 62 mph.
The wind caused numerous trees and large branches to fall in scattered locations throughout most counties.  Luckily, there were no direct deaths.  There were 3 indirect deaths that followed from the storms.  There was only one direct injury.
There was structural damage.  Corrugated metal and siding were ripped off buildings.  Trees fell onto houses or vehicles.  Overall though, there was not a lot of physical damage to individual property. The fallen trees and power lines also caused roads to be temporarily blocked.  However, the largest impact of the high winds was on the electric power grid.  Prolong power outages occurred as the heat wave continued during the first week of July.  The workers restoring the electricity had to take frequent breaks due to the heat and the safety equipment they had to wear. The electric utility companies had regional transmission lines damaged.  These had to be repaired in addition to the usual distribution system.  One electric company had to replace over 1000 poles, 575 transformers and 172 miles of wire.  That total does include a few counties outside of West Virginia.
The lack of electricity in the midst of the heat wave, disrupted the daily routines of most citizens for several days.  The word, derecho, was introduced into many  everyday conversations.  Water and ice were in high demand.  Family and retail refrigerated food lost was substantial. An emergency declaration by President Obama allowed the federal government to quickly deliver nearly 300 truckloads of water and 750,000 meals.  The federal government also shipped over 100 industrial sized generators for critical infrastructure use.  Some people slept outside on porches where it was cooler.  With limited gas stations available to pump gas, long lines developed for a few days in the wake of the storm.  Phone and water service were also affected.  Telephone companies had to use emergency generators to power cell towers.  Likewise, water companies had to find power for their pumping stations.  Citizens that relied on well water had no power to pump the water from their wells.
Around 600 state natural guard troops performed wellness checks, delivered food and water, and helped in clearing away the fallen trees.
Mainly due to the public damage, a federal major disaster was eventually declared for this episode.  A few others episodes in early July were also included.  See FEMA disaster number 4071 for more details.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 17:32:00 to 29-JUN-12 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSTOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees with a base 2 feet in diameter were blown down.  Roads were blocked.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 17:32:00 to 29-JUN-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKERSBURG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down in scattered locations throughout the county.  A man was seriously injured in Parkersburg.  A tree fell onto his car, while it was parked at 16th and Latrobe Streets.  Four rental units were destroyed in the county.  Four dwellings had major damage and 5 others had minor damage.  Over 42,000 customers were without electricity in the county.   The county fair grounds had 10 permanent structures damaged, mostly to their roofs. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $360,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 17:35:00 to 29-JUN-12 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUBECK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Shingles and siding were peeled off houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:58:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY BEND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:55:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKINS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hundreds of trees were blown down in scattered locations throughout the county.  Motorists were stranded along Route 250 by fallen trees. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $150,000.   On the order of 19,000 customers were without electricity.
In the aftermath, there was 1 indirect death.  A 71 year old woman of Gilman died because of carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator at her home.  Her dog was also killed.  The generator had been set up in the garage.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLEASANTS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 17:35:00 to 29-JUN-12 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARVILLA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Large trees and branches were blown down in scattered locations throughout the county.  One house had major damage and 2 others had minor damage.  Around 3100 customers were without electricity. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $55,000.
In the aftermath, there was 1 indirect death.  A 38 year old man died.  He was riding his 4 wheeler late at night. He struck a tree that had fallen across a road near Arvilla.

Thunderstorm Wind in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 17:40:00 to 29-JUN-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SISTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down in scattered locations throughout the county.  One house had major damage and 2 others had minor damage.   Electric was lost to around 11,500 customers in the county. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $150,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:00:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST UNION
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down in scattered locations about the county.  One house sustained major damage.  Electricity was out to around 3,300 customers. The pubic infrastructure damage assessment was around $158,000.

Hail in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:21:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:24:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:24:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large trees fell onto homes, damaging their roofs.  A discount store front canopy was ripped off by the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:20:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHINNSTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down across the county.   Around 20,000 customers lost electricity. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $780,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:22:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHINNSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An outdoor event had their tents ripped and blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:30:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEPZIBAH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down.   Electricity was lost to about 5,800 customers. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $29,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 17:45:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAIRO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down in scattered locations in the county.  Over 8,000 customers lost electricity.  One home was destroyed, 3 had major damage, and 4 others sustained minor damage. The public infrastructure damage assessment was near $62,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in WIRT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 17:50:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELIZABETH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down in scattered locations in the county.  Roof and porch damage occurred in Elizabeth.  All total, 4 houses had major damage and 8 others had minor damage.   Around 4,000 customers lost electricity.  The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $39,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEWIS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:20:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large branches were blown down.  Houses were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEWIS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:18:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALUM BRIDGE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down.  Three homes had major damage and 7 others had minor damage.  Over 8,000 customers lost electricity. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $660,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:40:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILIPPI
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down.  Around 16,800 customers lost electricity. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $245,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:13:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A gust to around 70 mph was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 17:56:00 to 29-JUN-12 17:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: (HTS)TRI ST ARPT HNT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A gust to 59 mph was measured from 350 degrees on the compass.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:28:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CKB)BENEDUM ARPT CL
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A gust of 66 mph was measured from 310 degrees on the compass.

Thunderstorm Wind in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 19:07:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: (BKW)RALEIGH CO ARPT
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A gust to 68 mph was measured from 350 degrees on the compass.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:57:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: (EKN)RANDOLPH FLD EL
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A gust to 64 mph was measured from 300 degrees on the compass.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:40:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCKHANNON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down.  Over 11,000 customers lost electricity. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $268,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 17:32:00 to 29-JUN-12 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:00:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANTSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down in the county.  Electricity was lost to about 5,500 customers.  Two houses were destroyed, 2 others had major damage, and 1 more had minor damage. The public infrastructure damage assessment was near $47,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:13:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TANNER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down in the county.  Two houses were destroyed, 2 others had major damage, and 5 more had minor damage. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $210,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:25:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: EXCHANGE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down.  The airport near Flatwoods recorded a gust to 53 mph, but higher gusts were likely in the county.  One house had minor damage and 1 other had minor damage. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $236,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:50:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: REPLETE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down.  Around 6,000 customers lost electricity.  Three homes had major damage and 3 others had minor damage. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $156,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 17:40:00 to 29-JUN-12 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HAVEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large branches were blown down.  There was also roof damage to buildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 17:30:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: POINT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down.  Electricity was lost to about 13,700 customers.  Three houses were destroyed, 5 had major damage, and 3 had minor damage. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $160,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 17:40:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENSWOOD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down.  A construction canopy on the bridge across the Ohio River at Ravenswood collapsed, closing the structure.  Electricity was lost to around 10,000 customers.  Two homes were destroyed, 5 had major damage, and 6 others had minor damage. The public infrastructure damage assessment was over $800,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 17:40:00 to 29-JUN-12 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The sternwheeler named Gwendolyn sustained damage and took on water after wind gusts took her off course.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYOMING, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 19:10:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYOMING, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:55:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CYCLONE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down.  The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $85,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:15:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRAME
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Many trees were blown down along Big Fork Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:40:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down.  Nearly 23,000 customers lost electricity.  Five homes were destroyed, 30 had major damage, and 39 dwellings sustained minor damage. The public infrastructure damage assessment was over $700,000.
The Amtrak train became stranded in the New River Gorge at Prince.  Fallen trees had blocked the tracks in both directions.  Over 200 passengers waited 20 hours before being taken away by buses.

Thunderstorm Wind in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 19:05:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BECKLEY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down about the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:45:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOROTHY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down in the county.  Five homes were destroyed, 16 had major damage, and 30 others had minor damage.   The public infrastructure damage assessment was over $450,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 17:55:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENOVA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down. Nearly 21,000 customers lost electricity. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $192,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:10:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMLIN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down.  Nearly 11,000 customers lost electricity. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $149,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:20:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: JULIAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down in the county. Over 11,000 customers lost electricity.  One home was destroyed, 4 had major damage, and 14 other dwellings sustained minor damage. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $147,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:49:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOGAN
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:30:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPMANVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down in the county.  The peak wind at the Logan airport was 56 mph.  Electricity was lost to around 12,700 customers.  Three homes were destroyed and 3 others had minor damage. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $229,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:20:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG OTTER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down.  Electricity was lost to nearly 2,000 customers.  One home was destroyed, 3 had major damage, and 4 others had minor damage. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $325,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in NICHOLAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:40:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIRCH RIVER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down.  Electricity was lost to around 13,000 customers.  Twelve homes, including mobile homes, were destroyed, 31 had major damage, and 48 others had minor damage. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $500,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 17:51:00 to 29-JUN-12 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were blown over, including such areas as Ritter Park.  One massive tree fell across 5th Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 17:50:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LESAGE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down.  Nearly 33,000 customers lost electricity.   Three homes had major damage and 4 others had minor damage.  A front canopy sign was ripped off a business in Huntington.  A garage roof to a funeral home was damaged in Milton. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $391,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:05:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTT DEPOT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Large trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:05:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees were blown over in the neighborhood.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 17:55:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRAZIERS BOTTOM
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down in the county.  Over 23,000 customers lost electricity.   Two homes were destroyed and 3 others had major damage.  The roof to a career and technical center was damage. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $218,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:10:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST ALBANS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large trees were blown down and uprooted around town.  Vendors, tents, and the stage at an outdoor festival were damaged by the wind and fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:15:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were knocked down.  A church had roof damage.  A corrugated metal roof to a detached garage was ripped off.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 19:47:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down onto houses and vehicles.  Windows were blown out of a building.  Outbuildings were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 19:15:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: IAEGER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down.  Two homes were destroyed, 5 had major damage, and 6 other dwellings sustained minor damage. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $185,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:30:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KERMIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down.  Five homes were destroyed, 3 had major damage, and 6 other dwellings sustained minor damage. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $195,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in NICHOLAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:45:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWISS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

On a north facing mountainside, a swath of several trees were blown down. The valley was oriented west to east along Little Elk Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:00:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SISSONVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down in the county.  Seven homes were destroyed, 20 had major damage, and another 86 dwellings had minor damage. Nearly 79,000 customers were without electricity. The public infrastructure damage assessment was over 3 million dollars.

Lightning in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 19:30:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIMBALL
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A transformer was struck.  An electric surge went into a nearby house, destroying the electronic equipment inside.

Thunderstorm Wind in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 17:50:00 to 29-JUN-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLENBORO
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Three lattice steel towers carrying 500 kilowatt electric lines were bent over and collapsed.  A fourth tower was pulled off kilter.  Engineers were trying to figure out why the 40 year old towers collapsed.  Corrosion, foundation cracks, or even flying debris could have been a factor.  Repair crews built 3 temporary towers, with hopes of rebuilding the permanent towers in cooler autumn weather.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:15:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CULLODEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees with 3 foot diameters were blown down.  Several trees on hilltops were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 17:36:00 to 29-JUN-12 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLATROCK
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A gust to 62 mph was measured by private equipment along Rayburn Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEWIS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:30:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTON
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A gust to 73 mph was measured by private equipment.  Large trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:10:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CRW) YEAGER ARPT
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A gust to 77 mph was recorded from 330 degrees on the compass.  A hanger was damaged.  A small single engine plane flipped over on the tarmac.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:12:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWENS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A wind gust to near 70 mph was estimated.  Numerous large trees and branches down in scattered locations throughout the city.  One large concentration of tree damage was along Kanawha Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 18:00:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: REEDY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down.  Around 10,000 customers lost electricity.  One home was destroyed and 3 others had minor damage. The public infrastructure damage assessment was over $900,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUN-12 19:10:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARTOW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down.   Around 9,000 customers lost electricity.  One house was destroyed, 1 other had major damage and 1 rental unit had minor damage. The public infrastructure damage assessment was around $167,000.
In the aftermath, an indirect death can be contributed to the storm.  A 65 year old man was outside performing storm cleanup work when he became overcome by the heat.  Due to the lack of electricity in Marlinton, Martin was unable to access an air-conditioned location to cool down.  He later died at the local hospital.