An intense low pressure system crossed into the Ohio Valley during the early morning hours on the 13th, with a strong line of thunderstorms aligned along a surface cold front. Multiple areas saw tree and structural damage with these storms. A tightened pressure gradient formed over the state, inflicting strong synoptic winds outside of the thunderstorms. Numerous trees were blown down, knocking power out to multiple areas. Near Mt. Hope in NW Fayette County, a 50 foot section of brick wall collapsed at the municipal stadium. Other buildings sustained roof damage around Mt. Hope. Nearby, the Beckley ASOS gusted to 53 mph. Many personal and DOT weather stations measured gusts around 50 mph across the region.

Flood in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 11:11:00 to 13-APR-20 18:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEARTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

During the early afternoon on the 13th, the Dry Fork gage at Bradshaw showed the river rose above its ten foot bankfull stage. The river peaked at 11.65 feet a few hours later and then returned to its banks that evening. While in flood, the rise along the Dry Fork resulted in the beginning stages of flooding in a few houses downstream of the gage.

High Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 00:00:00 to 13-APR-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Gust measured on Department of Highways sensor along Interstate 79.

Strong Wind in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 14:00:00 to 13-APR-20 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 00:00:00 to 13-APR-20 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Near the airport in the town of Sissonvile, a tree knocked down power lines at a residential home on Sissonville Drive.

Strong Wind in SOUTHEAST RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 19:00:00 to 13-APR-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 00:30:00 to 13-APR-20 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRICE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Strong winds blew a metal gate off of a garden fence that had been secured on bolts for years. In the back of the garden, a heavy wooden, metal covered feeder was blown over three to four feet from its original position.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 01:11:00 to 13-APR-20 01:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLTON HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple trees were blown onto a road near Charlton Heights. Also in Charlton Heights, a tree fell onto a residential home.

Strong Wind in LOGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 20:00:00 to 13-APR-20 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in NORTHWEST POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 21:00:00 to 13-APR-20 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in NORTHWEST RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 20:00:00 to 13-APR-20 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 20:00:00 to 13-APR-20 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong Wind in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 22:00:00 to 13-APR-20 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds resulted in a tree falling down onto a car in the town of Wayne. The trunk of the tree was at least 8 inches in diameter.

High Wind in NORTHWEST FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 22:00:00 to 13-APR-20 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong synoptic winds resulted in a 50 foot section of a brick wall to blow down at the Mt. Hope municipal stadium. Structure and roof damage also occurred around the town.

Strong Wind in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 00:00:00 to 13-APR-20 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 00:00:00 to 13-APR-20 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 00:00:00 to 13-APR-20 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 36.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Giant tree limbs of at least four inches in diameter crashed into a residential backyard which knocked the fence over.

Thunderstorm Wind in NICHOLAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 02:09:00 to 13-APR-20 02:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT NEBO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down in Mount Nebo.

Strong Wind in NORTHWEST RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 00:00:00 to 13-APR-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Three healthy trees were blown down onto the main road leading into Kumrabrow State Forest.

Strong Wind in SOUTHEAST FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 00:00:00 to 13-APR-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down in the towns of Powelton, Fayetteville, Paint Creek, Charlton Heights, and Meadow Bridge. Personal weather stations in the area measured gusts nearing 50 miles per hour.

Strong Wind in SOUTHEAST RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 12-APR-20 22:00:00 to 13-APR-20 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down in the towns of Mount Nebo, Summersville, Nettie, Snow Hill, and Birch River. In the town of Prosperity, a trampoline was blown up onto a power pole and hung up along the power lines. The ASOS at the Beckley airport observed a maximum wind gust of 53 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 09:10:00 to 13-APR-20 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DESPARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large, healthy tree was blown down in Clarksburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 13-APR-20 00:30:00 to 13-APR-20 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOBRA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Metal on a residential storage building was destroyed by strong winds near the town of Dobra.