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Pendleton County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 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 89 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 87 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 27, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Pendleton County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Pendleton County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

89
Events (12 mo)
0
Hail
87
Wind
2
Tornado
75
Max wind (mph)
Aug 27, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 21, 2026 tornado event near 2 SE Ruddle, Pendleton County, West Virginia, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 21, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 2 SE Ruddle. 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.

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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.

Thursday, August 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 27, 2026 storm activity in Pendleton 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.

“Several trees and wires down around Sugar Grove (LWX)”

SPC verified report · 1 S Sugar Grove

Monday, August 10, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 10, 2026 storm activity in Pendleton 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.

“Several reports of trees down all throughout the county. More details later. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · Franklin

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 21, 2026 storm activity in Pendleton 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.

“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)”

SPC verified report · 2 SE Ruddle

“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)”

SPC verified report · 3 SSE Seneca Rocks

Sunday, July 5, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 5, 2026 storm activity in Pendleton 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.

“Upper Tract VFD reports multiple trees down on US 220 between Franklin and Upper Tract. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · 4 N Franklin

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Pendleton 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.

“Large tree limbs blew down along US-220 Petersburg Pike near Franklin. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · 2 WSW Ruddle

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

Thursday, June 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 11, 2026 storm activity in Pendleton 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.

“Tree down along Dickenson Mountain Road. (LWX)”

SPC verified report · Franklin

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southwest 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...From 5 AM Monday to 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

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 Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, March 7, 2026 storm activity in Pendleton 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 700 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 8 miles east of Bayard to 9 miles southeast of Davis to 14 miles southeast of Elkins. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

“At 700 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 8 miles east of Bayard to 9 miles southeast of Davis to 14 miles southeast of Elkins. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...In Maryland, Western Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. 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 · Pendleton County

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. 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 · Pendleton County

Monday, February 23, 2026

10 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST 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 · Pendleton County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon. 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 · Pendleton County

Sunday, February 22, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, with the highest amounts along the western facing slopes above 3,000 feet. The strongest winds are expected tonight through Monday with northwest winds gusting around 35 to 50 mph. WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

“WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, with the highest amounts along the western facing slopes above 3,000 feet. The strongest winds are expected tonight through Monday with northwest winds gusting around 35 to 50 mph. WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

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 20 below. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton County. WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

“WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton County. WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

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...Heavy snow expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

“...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...Heavy snow expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

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...Heavy snow expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

“...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...Heavy snow expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

Monday, December 29, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with localized amounts around 6 inches possible along the western facing slopes above 3,000 feet or in any persistent bands of steadier snow. West winds will gust around 55 to 65 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6 inches or more are possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with localized amounts around 6 inches possible along the western facing slopes above 3,000 feet or in any persistent bands of steadier snow. West winds will gust around 55 to 65 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6 inches or more are possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

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”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Aug 27, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 89 severe weather events in Pendleton County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Pendleton County recently?

No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Pendleton County.

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