A weak disturbance moved over West Virginia on July 2nd, bringing a broken line of showers and thunderstorms through early in the day. Additional activity sprouted up ahead of and along a cold front later that evening. Severe storms developed during the second round of activity, resulting in many downed trees across the state.

Hail in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-23 18:10:00 to 02-JUL-23 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILOAH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-23 19:11:00 to 02-JUL-23 19:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIGSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on Bull Creek Road. Less than a mile away, another tree fell down onto Bigson Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-23 19:43:00 to 02-JUL-23 19:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees and lines down along Spruce Run Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-23 19:14:00 to 02-JUL-23 19:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUNKER HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

In Dunbar, a downed tree blocked Dunbar Avenue. Another downed tree blocked one lane of Oakwood Road prior to Clark Road in South Charleston.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-23 18:09:00 to 02-JUL-23 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRICK CHURCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down a few miles north of Fort Gay.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-23 18:45:00 to 02-JUL-23 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMLIN
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on Bridge Road near the town of Hamlin.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-23 19:02:00 to 02-JUL-23 19:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURRICANE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down on Belvue Drive in the Hurricane township.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANAWHA, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-23 19:03:00 to 02-JUL-23 19:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SATTES
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

In St Albans, a tree was blown down onto Kanawha Terrace.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-23 19:40:00 to 02-JUL-23 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Outside the town of Glenville, a tree was blown down, partially blocking the road, along US Highway 33 West and Lower Cedar Creek Road. Another tree was downed nearby at the intersection of Spring Street and Walnut Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-23 19:48:00 to 02-JUL-23 19:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALICE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Outside the town of Alice, a tree was blown down along Ellis Run Road. Another tree was blown down onto US Highway 33 near Baldwin.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-23 20:37:00 to 02-JUL-23 20:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: REGER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell down and blocked Kesling Mill Road for a period of time. Another tree brought down power lines onto King Schoolhouse Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-23 20:39:00 to 02-JUL-23 20:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BUCKHANNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

In Buckhannon, a power pole and its adjoining lines were blown down at the railroad tracks on Marion Street. One lane was blocked for a period of time.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBOUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-23 20:48:00 to 02-JUL-23 20:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT LIBERTY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two trees were blown down onto Union Road, blocking one lane of traffic.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-23 20:51:00 to 02-JUL-23 20:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERNARDSTOWN
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Outside the Curtin community, a tree was knocked down and blocked a portion of Mill Run Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSHUR, WEST VIRGINIA
From 02-JUL-23 20:29:00 to 02-JUL-23 20:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: FISHING CAMP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down across Hall Road.