Well ahead of a strong cold front in Indiana, one cluster of thunderstorms moved southeast through Ohio during the afternoon, reaching northern West Virginia during the evening hours.  With a lot of wind energy above the ground, some storm cells pulsed to severe limits despite nightfall.   Storm surveys concluded 2 brief tornadoes touched down.  Brief downpours occurred too, with some measured rain amounts of an inch in less the 30 minutes.
Other storms formed in Indiana and reached western West Virginia near sunset.  These had considerable lightning as they crossed the southern half of the state, but remained below severe limits.

Thunderstorm Wind in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-14 18:21:00 to 27-JUL-14 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down along Route 16.

Thunderstorm Wind in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-14 18:20:00 to 27-JUL-14 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLENBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One house had minor damage from a fallen tree.

Funnel Cloud in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-14 18:22:00 to 27-JUL-14 18:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENNSBORO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in PLEASANTS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-14 18:14:00 to 27-JUL-14 18:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAXWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees fell and blocked roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-14 20:11:00 to 27-JUL-14 20:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: WERNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down along Audra Park Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-14 20:02:00 to 27-JUL-14 20:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUDRA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were knocked down in Audra State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-14 20:20:00 to 27-JUL-14 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down along the Leading Creek Valley, around Gilman, Kerens, and Montrose.  Some trees fell onto power lines. One barn was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-14 20:39:00 to 27-JUL-14 20:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVENWOOD
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few trees fell near the junction of Route 33 and Glady Fork Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-14 20:07:00 to 27-JUL-14 20:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST JUNIOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down onto Route 250.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-14 20:15:00 to 27-JUL-14 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOODHOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Minor flash flooding occurred after rains of 1 to 1.5 inches fell in the preceding hour, with 24 hour rain totals over 2 inches.  Small streams flowing into the West Fork River flooded roads.  Route 19 had water flowing across it for a brief time.  No structures were flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-14 19:55:00 to 27-JUL-14 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees fell onto Route 20.

Hail in LEWIS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-14 20:07:00 to 27-JUL-14 20:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRICETOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-14 21:10:00 to 27-JUL-14 21:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Large tree branches were blown down along Interstate 64 and MacCorkle Avenue.

Tornado in PLEASANTS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-14 18:14:00 to 27-JUL-14 18:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILEY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado occurred along the Left Fork of French Creek and County Route 20 in eastern Pleasants County.  The rating was based on the damage to healthy hardwood trees, with peak wind gusts near 100 mph.  Many trees were snapped or uprooted.  One small metal outbuilding was destroyed.  Thankfully, there were no fatalities or injuries.
The path of this tornado continued past Old State Road or County Route 3/1 into Ritchie County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-14 19:49:00 to 27-JUL-14 19:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKFORD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trees were blown down along County Route 48/4.

Tornado in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-14 18:17:00 to 27-JUL-14 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: FINCH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The EF1 tornado along the Left Fork of French Creek in Pleasants County crossed Old State Road and continued into northern Ritchie County.  The maximum gusts were near 100 mph in Ritchie County too. The path ended near Route 16.  The total path length in both counties was just over 4 miles.
A single family house had damage to windows and roofing.  Large trees were snapped.  Thankfully, there were no fatalities or injuries.

Tornado in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-14 19:50:00 to 27-JUL-14 19:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSTOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down on a ridge along Chapman Lane.  This is off of County Route 48 southeast of Lost Creek.  Numerous trees were downed.  The tornado continued across County Route 52 where additional trees and power lines were blown down.  At this point, the tornado struck the Johnstown United Methodist Church.  The church was of brick construction, originally from 1884.  Modifications have been made to the structure over the years.  It is believed the roof was lifted from the church and then fell back into place.  In doing so, it caused structural damage to the back brick wall.  The church steeple was also damaged.  Even some tombstones in the cemetery were blown over and damaged by fallen debris. Several large trees were blown down around the church.  Some of those trees were over 100 years old. The tornado lifted near the next ridge.
The strongest wind gusts were estimated near 100 mph based on the healthy trees that were snapped and uprooted, plus the structural damage to the church.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-14 19:54:00 to 27-JUL-14 19:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTURY
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A recreational vehicle was flipped over and destroyed in the Century No. 2 vicinity.  Trees were snapped.  An auto shop was damaged.  Its back wall was blown out. Sections of an old metal roof were peeled off.  Two cars has minor damage from fallen debris.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-14 19:55:00 to 27-JUL-14 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONGVIEW
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trees were blown down near Volga and Route 119.  A manufactured home had damage to its porch, roof.  A carport was also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 27-JUL-14 19:55:00 to 27-JUL-14 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTURY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A house was damaged.