Preexisting hot and muggy conditions contributed to unsettled weather in West Virginia on both July 17th and 18th. Each afternoon observed strong to severe thunderstorms sprouting during peak heating hours, with damaging winds and a few instances of hails accompanying convection. Tree damage was the primary result of the passing storms, especially across portions of central and southern West Virginia.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-23 14:45:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRY BRANCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Downed trees in southeastern Kanawha County resulted in power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-23 15:15:00 to 17-JUL-23 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHIMNEY CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

In the Chimney Corner township, an area of downed trees resulted in power outages in the county.

Hail in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 16:32:00 to 18-JUL-23 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 16:36:00 to 18-JUL-23 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 16:53:00 to 18-JUL-23 16:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HAVEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 16:54:00 to 18-JUL-23 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: RANGER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In the Ranger township, a tree fell down onto a house along Guyan River Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 16:57:00 to 18-JUL-23 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUFFALO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down onto the southbound lane of Winfield Road at the intersection of Plantation Road in Fraziers Bottom.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 16:59:00 to 18-JUL-23 16:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED HOUSE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down at the 13000 block of Winfield Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 16:57:00 to 18-JUL-23 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURRICANE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down onto Hurricane Creek Road at the intersection of Coleman Creek Road near Hurricane.

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 17:03:00 to 18-JUL-23 17:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTFORD CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Over twenty trees and several power lines were blown down between the town of Hartford and the Jackson County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 17:12:00 to 18-JUL-23 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: RANGER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in the area of Ranger.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 17:42:00 to 18-JUL-23 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Ambler Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 18:04:00 to 18-JUL-23 18:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRIPLET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Slate Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 18:00:00 to 18-JUL-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROXALANA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines and trees were downed along Poca Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 17:44:00 to 18-JUL-23 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODDARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

On Harmony Road, trees and power lines were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 18:13:00 to 18-JUL-23 18:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALDWIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in the Sand Fork area.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 18:06:00 to 18-JUL-23 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree and power line damage led to numerous power outages in the Glenville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 18:14:00 to 18-JUL-23 18:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Near Glenville, a power pole and transformer were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 18:19:00 to 18-JUL-23 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down along Sand Fork Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 18:19:00 to 18-JUL-23 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAND FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees and power lines were blown down in Sand Fork.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 18:10:00 to 18-JUL-23 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: REVEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down and blocked both westbound lanes of US Highway 33.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 18:11:00 to 18-JUL-23 18:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

In Glenville, numerous trees were blown down. A carport was also flipped over as a result of the strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 18:05:00 to 18-JUL-23 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree and nearby power lines were blown down in Glenville.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-23 14:36:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTT DEPOT
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was blown down in a Teays Valley neighborhood.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-23 14:22:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTT DEPOT
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down south and east of Teays Valley.

Hail in MASON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 17:00:00 to 18-JUL-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HAVEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 16:45:00 to 18-JUL-23 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BYRNSIDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown down and blocked the southbound lane of State Route 34 outside of Culloden.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 16:55:00 to 18-JUL-23 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTT DEPOT
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down along Poplar Fork Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 16:55:00 to 18-JUL-23 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCARY
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell down onto the old Route 35 outside of Nitro.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 17:02:00 to 18-JUL-23 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCARY
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was knocked down at the 4000 block of Winfield Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 18:19:00 to 18-JUL-23 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAND FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Route 5 outside of Sand Fork was shut down as a result of multiple trees falling onto the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 16:59:00 to 18-JUL-23 16:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMETOWN
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

In Hometown, a tree and nearby power lines were blown down onto Charleston Road, obstructing traffic in both directions for a period of time.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 16:57:00 to 18-JUL-23 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED HOUSE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Just outside Winfield along State Route 34 a tree was blown down onto the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 16:50:00 to 18-JUL-23 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SATTES
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down in St. Albans.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDOWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 22:55:00 to 18-JUL-23 22:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELCH
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down onto Coal Heritage Road in Welch, obstructing traffic in both directions.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 18-JUL-23 17:00:00 to 18-JUL-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARLAING ADDITION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Nitro, several trees were blown down in a backyard. A shed was damaged due to one of the fallen trees.