A shortwave passage during the morning of July 29th spread mainly non-severe showers and thunderstorms across the region during the morning and midday hours.  However, a discrete cell along the back edge of the morning activity was able to develop a tornado along the Fayette-Westmoreland County border. This was a preview of what was to follow.
In the wake of this morning activity, additional thunderstorms were able to develop in association with a prefrontal trough.  These storms were able to take advantage of deep shear, especially in the lower levels.  A cross-boundary component to this shear allowed discrete supercells to form during the mid and late afternoon hours.  Storm motions were favorable for the ingestion of streamwise vorticity, allowing for rotating storms.  While eight tornadoes formed during this event across eastern Ohio and southwest Pennsylvania, the severe events in West Virginia were limited to straight-line wind damage to mainly trees. Training thunderstorms also led to reports of numerous flooded roads in Monongalia County.

Flash Flood in MONONGALIA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-21 20:53:00 to 29-JUL-21 22:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIELDCREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous roads were flooded in and around Morgantown.

Flash Flood in MONONGALIA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-21 21:30:00 to 29-JUL-21 22:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous roads were reported to be flooded in Westover.

Thunderstorm Wind in OHIO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-21 16:30:00 to 29-JUL-21 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A few trees were reported to be blown down near Oglebay Zoo.

Thunderstorm Wind in OHIO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-21 16:33:00 to 29-JUL-21 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRIADELPHIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down near US-40.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONONGALIA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-21 19:51:00 to 29-JUL-21 19:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A report was received of numerous downed trees in Westover.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONONGALIA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-21 19:59:00 to 29-JUL-21 19:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINGGOLD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were reported to be blown down on Hornbeck Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-21 20:19:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUNNELTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

In Tunnelton, there was a report of trees blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees were reported to be blown down in Newburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-21 20:40:00 to 29-JUL-21 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROWLESBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

In Rowlesburg, trees were reported to be blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUCKER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-21 21:00:00 to 29-JUL-21 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANNAHSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Along Cheat Valley Highway, a porch was blown off of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUCKER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 29-JUL-21 21:29:00 to 29-JUL-21 21:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was reported to be blown down on Clover Run Road near Parsons.