A strong cold front moved across the West Virginia during the afternoon and evening of March 1. Strong storms had developed near this cold front well to the west the day before, and raced through the middle Ohio River Valley through the morning on the 1st as a severe squall line producing widespread damaging wind gusts. Heavy rainfall from training storms also produced flash flooding across northwestern West Virginia, which combined with the wet ground led to river and stream flooding late on the 1st through much of the 2nd.
Tyler County was was one hot spot for flooding, where flash flood occurred on the morning of the 1st, followed by flooding on Middle Island Creek. The river gauge at Little on Middle Island Creek reached 20 feet, or major flood stage, late on the 1st. Flood stage is 14 feet. The creek remained above flood stage until late afternoon on the 2nd. Many roads as well as some private cabins flood at levels around 20 feet.
Overnight, from the 1st to the 2nd, non-thunderstorm, post cold front winds swept across north central West Virginia resulting in some isolated tree and power line damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:02:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING HILL
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down, with a measured gust of 55 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 09:58:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CRW) YEAGER ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:05:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Roofing was ripped from a garage. Also, several trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:10:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GORDON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A mobile home was flipped off its foundation.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:07:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARMET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were downed, at least one fell across the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:12:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOODMAN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A mobile home was blown off its foundation.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:35:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUTTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and power lines were downed. One house was damaged by a falling tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:40:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADSHAW
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey team found considerable damage near Dan and Bradshaw in McDowell County. The damage was determined to be due to a microburst. Multiple businesses and power poles were damaged. Funneling through the terrain enhanced the winds, causing roof damage to numerous homes. A small travel trailer was flipped and suffered severe damage. The survey team estimated the path length of the microburst to be about half a mile, and the width to be about 500 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 11:20:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 11:20:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKINS
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trampoline and other outdoor items were blown around and damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 11:20:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDRAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn was damaged near Edray.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 09:55:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: TORNADO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A single tree was uprooted by winds.

Flood in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 14:15:00 to 02-MAR-17 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHILOH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Multiple roads and some private cabins were flooded along Middle Island Creek due to flooding.

Strong Wind in PLEASANTS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-MAR-17 03:00:00 to 02-MAR-17 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees blown down onto a power line St. Marys.

Strong Wind in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-MAR-17 04:30:00 to 02-MAR-17 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were downed in several locations along Route 2 west of Middlebourne.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 06:05:00 to 01-MAR-17 06:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUNKLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large limbs were blown down across a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 06:10:00 to 01-MAR-17 06:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW ERA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A small wood shed was destroyed.

Hail in CALHOUN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 06:43:00 to 01-MAR-17 06:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 07:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COXS MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Many trees were downed by the thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 09:12:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: COX LNDG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree fell down near Ohio River Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 09:25:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVEMILE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees fell down on Lower Nine Mile Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 09:23:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLATROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 09:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST LYNN
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 09:35:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNLOW
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were blown down along Route 152.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 09:35:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURRICANE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Multiple trees were blown over by winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 09:35:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURRICANE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A highway sign along I-64 near the Hurricane exit was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 09:40:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: COTTAGEVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were downed with some damage to a mobile home.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 09:44:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROW SUMMIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Multiple trees were downed along Greenhills Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 09:47:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines knocked down by thunderstorm wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 09:44:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCARY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were downed near the Nitro exit of I-64.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 09:45:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees blown down across Allens Fork Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 09:40:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELEANOR
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell on a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAMAGE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were downed and a structure was damaged near Six Mile Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:11:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED JACKET
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A mobile home was blown off its foundation.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:32:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENSTOWN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees, power poles and lines were brought down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:35:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN JEAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree fell down across Route 16.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:50:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds ripped shingles off the roof of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYOMING, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:55:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALPOCA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees and power lines were downed by wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 09:52:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A flag pole rated to 70 mph was broken.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 09:53:00 to 01-MAR-17 09:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORRISVALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:13:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:20:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANDARD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An equipment trailer was rolled onto its side at the Memorial Tunnel training site.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:44:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIANA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NICHOLAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:44:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT NEBO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees fell down and were blocking roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:54:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCKHANNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were brought down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 11:05:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOL RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were blown down by the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 11:24:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: (EKN)RANDOLPH FLD EL
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in LEWIS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 07:10:00 to 01-MAR-17 07:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEELTREE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof, which was under construction, was damaged at the Weston Ford dealer.

Flash Flood in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 12:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENS RUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several roads were closed due to flooding along multiple creeks and streams that flow into Middle Island Creek.

Flash Flood in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:25:00 to 01-MAR-17 12:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: REVERE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding along Tanner Creek caused water to enter several basements.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple pine trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:07:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST WILLIAMSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The roof was blown off a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:20:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HINCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GASSAWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NICHOLAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:50:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAIGSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were brought down by wind blocking road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:53:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEBSTER SPGS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A four story commercial building suffered a partial roof loss. One car was heavily damaged by the falling brick and wood debris. Several homes experienced minor roof damage and shingle loss. Several trees and power lines were downed by wind, resulting in a peak of about 3000 power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 11:05:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUTTONSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 11:15:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEVERLY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of the gymnasium roof was peeled off of Homestead Elementary School. School was in session at the time, but there were no injuries. 107 staff and students were evacuated following the damage. A mobile home was also blown off its foundation in the same area.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A metal radio tower was damaged by winds. The top of the tower folded over, but the tower remained standing.

Thunderstorm Wind in POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 11:20:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn was damaged by thunderstorm winds near Hillsboro.

Flash Flood in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 10:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 11:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Carson Road and Foglesong Road were closed due to high water from creeks and streams in the area.

Flood in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 01-MAR-17 12:27:00 to 01-MAR-17 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROW SUMMIT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trace Fork Road was closed due to high water from Trace Fork and Sandy Creek. A gravel section of the road was washed out.