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Nicholas County Storm Activity

Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026

Has it hailed in Nicholas County, West Virginia recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 51 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 125 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 74 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. 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.

Map of Nicholas County, West Virginia showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Nicholas County, West Virginia. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

125
Events (12 mo)
51
Hail
74
Wind
0
Tornado
1"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 11, 2026 wind event near Nicholas County, Nicholas County, West Virginia, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 11, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Nicholas County. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Nicholas County

Current NEXRAD radar over Nicholas County, West Virginia with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Nicholas County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 2 storm days · 3 SPC verified reports · 8 NWS warnings — wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 3 storm days · 3 SPC verified reports · 7 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

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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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Storm log — the official record, day by day

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 — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Nicholas County, West Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 731 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Summersville to Ansted. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“At 731 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Summersville to Ansted. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Monday, August 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 244 PM EDT, broadcast media reported a strong thunderstorm over Glen, or 10 miles southwest of Clay, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“At 228 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Big Otter, or 7 miles north of Clay, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Saturday, August 8, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 8, 2026 storm activity in Nicholas County, West Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 150 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ansted, or 11 miles north of Fayetteville, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“At 150 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ansted, or 11 miles north of Fayetteville, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 214 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Glen, or 16 miles southwest of Clay, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 554 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gauley Bridge, or 7 miles northwest of Fayetteville, moving northeast at 20 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 221 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Glenville to Dry Creek. Movement was northeast at 30 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“At 221 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Glenville to Dry Creek. Movement was northeast at 30 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Monday, June 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 743 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pinch, or 13 miles east of Charleston, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Thursday, June 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Lines down on Old Nicholas Road. Time is estimated by radar. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 10 SSE Summersville

Sunday, June 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 749 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Poca to Chestnut. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Charleston, Nitro, Madison, Winfield, Logan, Hamlin, Clay, Jefferson, South Charleston, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Friday, June 12, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

“Picture provided. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 6 S Summersville

“Several areas of power outages due to tree/line damage. Time estimated based on radar. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 4 NE Richwood

Thursday, June 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 11, 2026 storm activity in Nicholas County, West Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 627 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Birch River, or 8 miles north of Summersville, moving east at 20 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“At 554 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Big Otter, or near Clay, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 130 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Birch River, or near Sutton, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“At 1236 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Wallback, or near Clay, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 storm activity in Nicholas County, West Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 216 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Summersville, moving south at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Canvas and Nettie.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“At 216 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Summersville, moving south at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Canvas and Nettie.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Sunday, May 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Smithers, or 16 miles southwest of Clay, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Sunday, May 10, 2026

8 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, May 10, 2026 storm activity in Nicholas County, West Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 732 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Summersville, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“At 732 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Summersville, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 415 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bingham, or 8 miles northeast of Babcock State Park, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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... Rainelle.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“At 415 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bingham, or 8 miles northeast of Babcock State Park, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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... Rainelle.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 450 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ansted to near Mount Hope. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“At 450 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ansted to near Mount Hope. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Monday, March 23, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 23, 2026 storm activity in Nicholas County, West Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 409 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ansted, or 8 miles northeast of Fayetteville, moving east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“At 409 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ansted, or 8 miles northeast of Fayetteville, moving east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Monday, March 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 738 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Richwood, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Friday, March 13, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. WHEN...Until 8 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. WHEN...Until 8 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Thursday, March 5, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 615 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Camden On Gauley, or 8 miles west of Webster Springs, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“At 548 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Clay, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 643 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ansted, or 9 miles northeast of Fayetteville, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Richwood and Mount Nebo. This includes Route 19 between mile markers 20 and 36.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“At 643 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ansted, or 9 miles northeast of Fayetteville, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Richwood and Mount Nebo. This includes Route 19 between mile markers 20 and 36.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Monday, February 23, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Locally higher amounts remain possible over the ridgetops. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Locally higher amounts remain possible over the ridgetops. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Sunday, February 22, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Friday, February 20, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, February 20, 2026 storm activity in Nicholas County, West Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Strong winds are moving through the area behind the passage of a cold front. Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph may continue for the rest of the afternoon before diminishing toward evening. These gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“Strong winds are moving through the area behind the passage of a cold front. Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph may continue for the rest of the afternoon before diminishing toward evening. These gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1024 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pinch, or 9 miles east of Charleston, moving east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Friday, February 6, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, with locally higher amounts possible along the higher windward slopes. Northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph in the highest elevations. WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Saturday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, with locally higher amounts possible along the higher windward slopes. Northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph in the highest elevations. WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Saturday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Thursday, February 5, 2026

8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, with locally higher amounts possible along the higher windward slopes. Northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph in the highest elevations. WHERE...Areas in and just west of the northern mountains of West Virginia. WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, with locally higher amounts possible along the higher windward slopes. Northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph in the highest elevations. WHERE...Areas in and just west of the northern mountains of West Virginia. WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Sunday, January 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, and Southeast Nicholas Counties. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Friday, December 19, 2025

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, December 19, 2025 storm activity in Nicholas County, West Virginia
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 218 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Jackson Mill to near Richwood. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“At 218 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Jackson Mill to near Richwood. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Sunday, November 16, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1215 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Glen, or 7 miles southwest of Clay, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Summersville, Clay, Glen, Bentree, Kesslers Cross Lanes, Bickmore, Canvas, Drennan, Swiss, Indore, and Mount Nebo.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Nicholas County, WV?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 125 severe weather events in Nicholas 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 Nicholas County recently?

Yes — 51 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.

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