In a very unstable atmosphere, thunderstorms developed in the middle Ohio River Valley on the afternoon of the 23rd. These storms quickly grew to severe levels, producing very large hail and sporadic wind damage as they moved across central West Virginia.

Hail in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 18:43:00 to 23-MAY-19 18:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINCH
Magnitude: 4.25 
Property damage: 0.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Many cars were dented by the hail, but no significant building damage occurred.

Hail in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 17:15:00 to 23-MAY-19 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 18:14:00 to 23-MAY-19 18:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: SISSONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 18:32:00 to 23-MAY-19 18:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: COTTAGEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 18:41:00 to 23-MAY-19 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: JARRETTS FORD
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 18:41:00 to 23-MAY-19 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUE CREEK
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 18:42:00 to 23-MAY-19 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUE CREEK
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 19:14:00 to 23-MAY-19 19:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: JODIE
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Many cars were dented by the hail.

Hail in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 19:31:00 to 23-MAY-19 19:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANSTED
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 19:32:00 to 23-MAY-19 19:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 18:00:00 to 23-MAY-19 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANTIOCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree and power line were blown down along Peniel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 18:34:00 to 23-MAY-19 18:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVANS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down at the intersection of Lynn Street and Evansview Road, and a tree and power line were downed along I-77 near mile maker 130.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 18:41:00 to 23-MAY-19 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: JARRETTS FORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees and power lines were blown down in Elkview.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 18:50:00 to 23-MAY-19 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: IVYDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree and power lines were blown down along County Route 4 in Ivydale.

Thunderstorm Wind in NICHOLAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 19:05:00 to 23-MAY-19 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENTREE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down along County Route 16.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 19:12:00 to 23-MAY-19 19:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: RYAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several large limbs and trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 19:40:00 to 23-MAY-19 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: IVYDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down and fell on a transformer along Route 4.

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-19 17:15:00 to 23-MAY-19 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were uprooted.