Pendleton County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Pendleton County, West Virginia has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 27 severe weather events here in the last 180 days, alongside 25 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Pendleton County
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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.
Monday, August 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Several reports of trees down all throughout the county. More details later. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Franklin SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SSE Ruddle SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports
“Pendleton County Emergency Manager relayed tree damage consistent with tornado damage which corresponds to an eye witness account of a tornado. Damage started on Kiser (LWX)”
“Multidirectional tree damage. Large trees uprooted... large limbs snapped on the 400 block of Thunder Rd near Seneca Rocks WV... consistent with rotation signature note (LWX)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 SE Ruddle SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 3 SSE Seneca Rocks SPC verified report
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Upper Tract VFD reports multiple trees down on US 220 between Franklin and Upper Tract. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 4 N Franklin SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Large tree limbs blew down along US-220 Petersburg Pike near Franklin. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Ruddle SPC verified report
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 Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pendleton 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 Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down along Dickenson Mountain Road. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Franklin SPC verified report
Friday, March 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Pendleton County. WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT this morning. 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 Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Pendleton County. WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 26, 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...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Pendleton County. WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday. 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...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Pendleton County. WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Winds will turn to the west between 5 PM and 8 PM this evening. WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Pendleton County, WV?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 27 severe weather events in Pendleton County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Pendleton County recently?
No hail reports in the last 180 days, though other storm activity has been recorded in Pendleton County.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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