Numerous showers and thunderstorms were observed in West Virginia on the afternoon of August 7th. Storms developed as a result of hot and humid conditions in advance of a cold front, then activity continued as the front crossed the region. Gusty winds within storms downed numerous trees and power lines, with a few instances of hail up to one and a half inch in size. Heavy rainfall led to flash flooding around Parkersburg and Lubeck in Wood County, and the towns of Lumberport and Bridgeport in Harrison County.
One storm spawned an EF1 tornado in the western parts of the state. The tornado initially touched down east of Yatesville Lake in Kentucky, then crossed into Wayne County in West Virginia. On the West Virginia side of the tornado path, an area of tree damage was noted and a house was slightly damaged at the intersection of Route 52 and Fort Gay Road. Some additional tree damage was observed further to the east up Fort Gay Road, which was estimated to be the end of the track.

Hail in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:55:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SISSONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:07:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRICK CHURCH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado briefly lifted as it crossed over from Lawrence County, Kentucky and touched back down in Wayne County on the afternoon of August 7th. Once it touched back down in West Virginia, an area of tree damage was noted and a house was slightly damaged at the intersection of Route 52 and Fort Gay Road. Some additional tree damage was observed further to the east up Fort Gay Road, which was estimated to be the end of the track.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 11:45:00 to 07-AUG-23 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAD
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was observed down on Vineyard Ridge Road.

Flash Flood in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 12:00:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUBECK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lake Washington, Core, and Lubeck Roads were closed due to high water in and around the Parkersburg area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 12:23:00 to 07-AUG-23 12:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: TESLA
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

In the small town of Tesla, a downed tree was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 12:35:00 to 07-AUG-23 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were observed down and blocking both directions of Bens Run Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 12:59:00 to 07-AUG-23 12:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWLON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were observed down, blocking Selbyville Road near Newlon.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:06:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILIPPI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Union Road outside of Philippi.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:36:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACK BETSEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree blew down onto a power line on Manilla Creek Road. Another tree was downed on Heizer Creek road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:40:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSS LANES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

One tree was downed on Dewitt Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:58:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEWANTA
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.35K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Power outages were observed in the area due to tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:58:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Near the westside of Charleston, a downed tree was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:00:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUYANDOTTE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Power outages observed due to tree damage in between Huntington and Barboursville.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:54:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

In West Charleston, a tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:42:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUE JAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

South of Beckley, a downed tree fell onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:36:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: COAL CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A downed tree was observed across Saye Lane along with power lines. Northwest of Coal City, a fallen tree limb downed another power line and poles.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:51:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was knocked down in Spring Hill. Another tree was blown down a few miles down the road in a local South Charleston neighborhood.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:50:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were downed in the roadway along 7th Avenue in Charleston.

Hail in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 11:35:00 to 07-AUG-23 11:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKDALE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 12:20:00 to 07-AUG-23 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANNA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 12:22:00 to 07-AUG-23 12:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: GASSAWAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:06:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUYAN ESTATES
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:08:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWELLS MILL
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:30:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW ERA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 10:15:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIENNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple downed trees and power lines were observed in the Vienna area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 10:40:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEWART ARPT
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell on power lines near Parkersburg.

Flash Flood in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 12:00:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Parkersburg, two cars were stranded in high water on Ohio Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 12:15:00 to 07-AUG-23 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WYATT
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down and obstructing the roadway near Wyatt.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 12:36:00 to 07-AUG-23 12:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLE OTTER
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down on Chapel Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 12:40:00 to 07-AUG-23 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were observed down, with the biggest concentration around the Centerville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:15:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUTTONSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were blown down along State Route 219.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:15:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flooding was observed along Wallace Pike.

Thunderstorm Wind in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:36:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAMERON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A downed tree was observed on power lines in Dameron. Power was out for many residents in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 16:21:00 to 07-AUG-23 16:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

In the small town of Bolt, a downed tree was observed in the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:44:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

In Alton, two power lines were touching and downed trees were observed along Hinkle Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:42:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADVENT
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In the small town of Advent, a tree damage was blown down.

Hail in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 12:42:00 to 07-AUG-23 12:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUFFALO CREEK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:00:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUYAN ESTATES
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CABELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:05:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HODGES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Hail in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:37:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:37:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: BANCROFT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:20:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 11:17:00 to 07-AUG-23 11:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCARY
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A downed tree was observed in Nitro.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 11:35:00 to 07-AUG-23 11:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was observed down on Barrcut Road.

Flash Flood in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 12:15:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding was observed on City Park and 23rd Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 12:17:00 to 07-AUG-23 12:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown down along roadways in Harrison County. One tree was downed in Enterprise, the other was located in Shinnston.

Flash Flood in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 12:45:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous cars were stranded in water in the early afternoon on College Parkway, 36th Street, and Garfield Avenue. Most impactful incidents began around 2 PM. Several cars parked at the pioneer car lot on 7th Street were floating.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 12:47:00 to 07-AUG-23 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A downed tree was observed at the intersection of Alexander and Reger Run Roads in Holly Grove. A power line was also downed along Alexander Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:19:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST JUNIOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Downed trees and power lines were observed down in Junior. One tree fell on a vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:21:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILMOTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down across Point Pleasant Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:45:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

One tree was blown down near the town of Cleveland.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:35:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GASSAWAY
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down near a home in Gassaway.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:40:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST ALBANS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down in a neighborhood located in St Albans.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:35:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALLBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Power outages caused by tree damage were observed along Buck Fork Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:50:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: POINT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was blown down on Allison Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:48:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple downed trees were observed in Harman.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:24:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAILEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down in the area of Valley Bend.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 13:31:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding was reported along West Main Street in downtown Bridgeport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:30:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIM
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A power pole was blown down along Steward Street in Bim.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 15:16:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWLON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Near the town of Newlon, a tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:35:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST MILFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple downed trees were observed from Lost Creek to Salem.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 07-AUG-23 14:15:00 to 07-AUG-23 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIDNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple downed trees were observed on Fort Gay Road.