As a surface front oscillated north and south across central and northern West Virginia, showers and thunderstorms developed in a high instability atmosphere on the afternoons of the 14th and 15th. Some of these storms became strong to severe.

Hail in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 14-MAY-18 14:29:00 to 14-MAY-18 14:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENNSBORO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 14-MAY-18 14:42:00 to 14-MAY-18 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAZELGREEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 14-MAY-18 15:23:00 to 14-MAY-18 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: (EKN)RANDOLPH FLD EL
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 14-MAY-18 15:43:00 to 14-MAY-18 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down around Harman.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 14-MAY-18 15:45:00 to 14-MAY-18 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRYFORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 14-MAY-18 15:48:00 to 14-MAY-18 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 14-MAY-18 15:57:00 to 14-MAY-18 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and power lines were blown down near Durbin and Bartow.

Thunderstorm Wind in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 15-MAY-18 17:57:00 to 15-MAY-18 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: MATAMORAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were blown down across Route 2, closing the road for a time.

Thunderstorm Wind in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 15-MAY-18 18:03:00 to 15-MAY-18 18:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SISTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 15-MAY-18 18:10:00 to 15-MAY-18 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

State Route 18 was closed due to trees and power lines down across the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 15-MAY-18 19:05:00 to 15-MAY-18 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHINNSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 15-MAY-18 19:15:00 to 15-MAY-18 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEPZIBAH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines were blown down near Hepzibah.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 15-MAY-18 19:30:00 to 15-MAY-18 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRUNYTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down around Pruntytown.