Showers and strong to severe thunderstorms sprouted in the afternoon and evening of June 3rd as a backdoor cold front approached and then pushed across the area. One inch hail fell in the towns of Pennsboro and Middlebourne, and damaging wind gusts resulted in multiple downed trees in the Pennsboro, French Creek, and Rock Cave areas. A tree struck by lightning in Salem fell on power lines. Later in the evening, another tree was struck in Parkersburg and split in two. One intersection in Beckley also flooded due to heavy rain.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODDRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-JUN-23 16:19:00 to 03-JUN-23 16:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOAK
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was downed on Gaskins Hollow Road in Doddridge County.

Thunderstorm Wind in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-JUN-23 17:05:00 to 03-JUN-23 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENNSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees and power lines were downed in the Pennsboro area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-JUN-23 20:45:00 to 03-JUN-23 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: KANAWHA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Multiple trees fell across central and southeast parts of the county.

Lightning in WOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-JUN-23 18:15:00 to 03-JUN-23 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKERSBURG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was split in half by a lightning strike at the 600 block of Bird Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-JUN-23 14:31:00 to 03-JUN-23 14:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BUCKHANNON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was downed across Phillips Dairy Road, closer to the Heavner Grove side. No lines were involved. The tree came off the bank.

Thunderstorm Wind in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-JUN-23 14:42:00 to 03-JUN-23 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BECKLEY
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were downed across both lanes at Parkway Street and Virginia Avenue. The power poles remained standing.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-JUN-23 14:42:00 to 03-JUN-23 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCH CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.60K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were downed in French Creek, one along Waterloo Road and the other on Beechtown Road. A third tree fell south of town along Route 20 between Game Farm Ponds and Rock Cave.

Flood in RALEIGH, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-JUN-23 14:48:00 to 03-JUN-23 18:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BECKLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water occurred due to heavy rain on Robert C Byrd Drive and Ewart Avenue in Sprague on the north side of Beckley.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-JUN-23 15:01:00 to 03-JUN-23 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCH CREEK
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell and blocked the northbound lane of South Road in French Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-JUN-23 15:52:00 to 03-JUN-23 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCK CAVE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree fell on South Road before the Linger Chair Factory.

Lightning in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-JUN-23 16:29:00 to 03-JUN-23 16:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDUSTRIAL
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were blown down on Jericho Road due to a tree that was struck by lightning and split in half, which then proceeded to fall on the lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-JUN-23 17:33:00 to 03-JUN-23 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG CHIMNEY
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was downed at Indian Creek Road and Rena Mae Drive, blocking the northbound lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-JUN-23 17:35:00 to 03-JUN-23 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAITLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were down at the Commission on Aging parking lot on Stewart Street. A few cars in the lot were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-JUN-23 17:48:00 to 03-JUN-23 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUMER
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell on Maple Street in Eleanor.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLEASANTS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-JUN-23 17:56:00 to 03-JUN-23 17:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVEN ROCK
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell onto Route 2 near Raven Rock. Small hail was also observed around the same time.

Hail in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-JUN-23 17:01:00 to 03-JUN-23 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENNSBORO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in RITCHIE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-JUN-23 17:05:00 to 03-JUN-23 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENNSBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TYLER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 03-JUN-23 17:37:00 to 03-JUN-23 17:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBOURNE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media