Mineral County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Mineral County, West Virginia? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 68 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 64 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 mph, plus 4 hail reports with hail up to 0.75". The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Last 30 days in Mineral County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 142 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Oakland, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 142 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Oakland, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, August 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
- Wind Unknown Short Gap SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Piedmont SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 427 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Loch Lynn Heights, or over Mountain Lake Park, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 357 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lonaconing, or near Westernport, moving east at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Keyser, Westernport, Lonaconing, Piedmont, Barton, Midland, Franklin, Woodland, Luke, Mccoole, Dogwood Flats, and Reynolds.”
“At 357 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lonaconing, or near Westernport, moving east at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Keyser, Westernport, Lonaconing, Piedmont, Barton, Midland, Franklin, Woodland, Luke, Mccoole, Dogwood Flats, and Reynolds.”
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 18, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Multiple reports of trees and power lines down near Keyser WV. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Keyser SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree and wires down on Veterans Memorial Highway in Wiley Ford. (LWX)”
“Tree down on South Water and Cliff Street in Keyser. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Ridgeley SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Keyser SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees down near D Street and W Piedmont (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Keyser SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West to southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with occasional gusts of 40 to 50 mph near and above 3000 feet. WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Mineral Counties. WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. A sudden onset of strong winds are expected behind the cold front this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. A sudden onset of strong winds are expected behind the cold front this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
13 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
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Thursday, March 12, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 20, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany, Eastern Garrett, and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.”
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, February 7, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below in the valleys, and 20 below on the ridges. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of north-central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday.”
“WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County.”
- Wind 60 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 6, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“...NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED LATE TONIGHT INTO EARLY SATURDAY... .A strong Arctic front will deliver heavy upslope snow showers and squalls, strong winds, and dangerously cold wind chills to the Alleghenies late tonight into the Saturday. WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph will result in blowing and drifting snow.”
“...NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED LATE TONIGHT INTO EARLY SATURDAY... .A strong Arctic front will deliver heavy upslope snow showers and squalls, strong winds, and dangerously cold wind chills to the Alleghenies late tonight into the Saturday. WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph will result in blowing and drifting snow.”
- Wind 60 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 5, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“...NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SATURDAY... .A strong Arctic front will deliver heavy upslope snow showers and squalls, strong winds, and dangerously cold wind chills to the Alleghenies late Friday into the Saturday. WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.”
“...NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SATURDAY... .A strong Arctic front will deliver heavy upslope snow showers and squalls, strong winds, and dangerously cold wind chills to the Alleghenies late Friday into the Saturday. WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.”
- Wind 60 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, December 27, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 to 65 mph possible, with the highest gusts near the ridgetops. WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon.”
- Wind 65 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 65 to 75 mph. WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 65 to 75 mph. WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
- Wind 75 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, November 16, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“The combination of 10-hour fuel moistures around 8 to 10 percent, minimum relative humidities around 30 to 35 percent, and northwesterly wind gusts around 40 to 50 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. Temperatures will reach the middle 50s around midday before dropping. Poor RH recoveries are expected tonight, especially over the higher elevations.”
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph for most areas, with gusts to 50 mph on the ridgetops. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. FUEL MOISTURE...8 to 9 percent”
- Wind 50 mph Mineral County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Mineral County, WV?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 68 severe weather events in Mineral County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Mineral County recently?
Yes — 4 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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