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Pocahontas County Storm Activity

Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Pocahontas County, West Virginia? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 132 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 87 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph, plus 45 hail reports with hail up to 0.5". 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 Pocahontas County, West Virginia showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

132
Events (12 mo)
45
Hail
87
Wind
0
Tornado
0.5"
Max hail
60
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Dec 19, 2025 wind event near Pocahontas County, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Dec 19, 2025 wind event (55 mph) near Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas County

Current NEXRAD radar over Pocahontas County, West Virginia with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Pocahontas 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 3 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 10 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 5 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 12 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

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.

Monday, August 10, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 232 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Davis to near Webster Springs. Movement was 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 · Pocahontas County

“At 232 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Davis to near Webster Springs. Movement was 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 · Pocahontas County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 506 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Snowshoe, or 7 miles west of Cass Scenic Railroad, moving northeast 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 · Pocahontas County

“At 506 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Snowshoe, or 7 miles west of Cass Scenic Railroad, moving northeast 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 · Pocahontas County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Pocahontas 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 230 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles northwest of Cass Scenic Railroad to near Snowshoe to 10 miles northwest of Marlinton. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pocahontas County

“At 230 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles northwest of Cass Scenic Railroad to near Snowshoe to 10 miles northwest of Marlinton. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pocahontas County

Friday, July 3, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 522 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Marlinton, moving northwest at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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... Marlinton, Buckeye, and Cranberry Mountain Nature Center.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pocahontas County

“At 522 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Marlinton, moving northwest at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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... Marlinton, Buckeye, and Cranberry Mountain Nature Center.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pocahontas County

Monday, June 22, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Tree down blocking Edray Road in Slippery Hill. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 7 NNE Marlinton

“Tree down on Elk Mountain... blocking one lane. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 5 N Marlinton

Sunday, June 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 258 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Marlinton, moving northeast at 55 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 · Pocahontas County

“At 258 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Marlinton, moving northeast at 55 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 · Pocahontas County

Friday, June 12, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 12, 2026 storm activity in Pocahontas 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 444 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Mountain Grove, or 10 miles south of Cass Scenic Railroad, 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... Frost.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pocahontas County

“At 444 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Mountain Grove, or 10 miles south of Cass Scenic Railroad, 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... Frost.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pocahontas County

Thursday, June 11, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 718 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Addison (Webster Springs), or near Webster Springs, 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... Monterville, Bergoo, Waneta, and Slaty Fork.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pocahontas County

“At 618 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Snowshoe, or 13 miles northwest of Cass Scenic Railroad, moving east 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 · Pocahontas County

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 10, 2026 storm activity in Pocahontas 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 1116 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 8 miles southwest of Mill Creek, or 20 miles northeast of Webster Springs, moving east at 25 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 · Pocahontas County

“At 1116 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 8 miles southwest of Mill Creek, or 20 miles northeast of Webster Springs, moving east at 25 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 · Pocahontas County

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 719 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Green Bank, 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Pocahontas County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pocahontas County

Sunday, May 10, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, May 10, 2026 storm activity in Pocahontas 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 713 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Summersville, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Summersville, Webster Springs, Addison (Webster Springs), Camden-On-gauley, Camden On Gauley, Craigsville, Cowen, Boggs, Calvin, Muddlety, Upper Glade, and Bergoo.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pocahontas County

“At 613 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mill Creek, or 17 miles south of Elkins, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Mill Creek, Dailey, Huttonsville, Glady, and Cheat Bridge.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pocahontas County

Thursday, April 2, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, April 2, 2026 storm activity in Pocahontas 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 641 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Marlinton, moving northeast at 10 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... Marlinton, Edray, and Buckeye.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pocahontas County

“At 641 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Marlinton, moving northeast at 10 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... Marlinton, Edray, and Buckeye.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pocahontas County

Monday, March 23, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 23, 2026 storm activity in Pocahontas 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 314 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles southeast of Addison (Webster Springs) to 8 miles north of Beartown State Park. Movement was east 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 · Pocahontas County

“At 314 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles southeast of Addison (Webster Springs) to 8 miles north of Beartown State Park. Movement was east 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 · Pocahontas County

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. WHEN...Until 11 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 · Pocahontas County

Monday, March 16, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 16, 2026 storm activity in Pocahontas 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.

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph 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 · Pocahontas County

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph 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 · Pocahontas County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph 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 · Pocahontas County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. WHEN...From midnight tonight 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 · Pocahontas County

Friday, March 13, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...In Ohio, Morgan and Perry Counties. In West Virginia, Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. 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 · Pocahontas County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...In Ohio, Morgan and Perry Counties. In West Virginia, Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. 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 · Pocahontas 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 · Pocahontas 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 · Pocahontas County

Thursday, March 5, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 645 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Elkins to 9 miles northeast of Richwood. Movement was 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 · Pocahontas County

“At 645 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Elkins to 9 miles northeast of Richwood. Movement was 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 · Pocahontas County

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Locally higher amounts nearing 6 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pocahontas County

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph 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 · Pocahontas County

Monday, February 23, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph 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 · Pocahontas County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph 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 · Pocahontas 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 · Pocahontas County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Monday. 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 · Pocahontas County

Friday, February 20, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“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 · Pocahontas 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 · Pocahontas County

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1133 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Webster Springs, moving east at 85 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 · Pocahontas County

“At 1133 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Webster Springs, moving east at 85 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 · Pocahontas County

Friday, February 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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 · Pocahontas County

Thursday, February 5, 2026

4 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 · Pocahontas County

“WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Locally higher amounts possible along the western ridges possible. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph in the highest elevations. WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pocahontas 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 · Pocahontas County

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas County. WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pocahontas County

“WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas County. WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pocahontas County

Monday, December 29, 2025

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas County. WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. Westerly wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph are likely to result in significant blowing and drifting snow.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pocahontas County

“WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas County. WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Westerly wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph are likely to result in significant blowing and drifting snow.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pocahontas County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches. WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Southeast Randolph, and Southeast Webster Counties. WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 1 PM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pocahontas County

Friday, December 19, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, December 19, 2025 storm activity in Pocahontas 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 · Pocahontas 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 · Pocahontas County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Wind gusts and expected snowfall could create areas of blowing snow where reduced visibility is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pocahontas County

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST 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 · Pocahontas County

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. WHEN...Until 7 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 · Pocahontas County

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. WHEN...Until 5 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 · Pocahontas County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 132 severe weather events in Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas County recently?

Yes — 45 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.5" recorded.

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