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The last direct death from a tornado in West Virginia was in June 1982. A sixth tornado affected Wirt County, West Virginia. [30] [31] April 27, 2011 – West Virginia was on the northern fringe of the large severe weather outbreak that occurred across the southern states, northeast into Virginia. A strengthening low pressure center tracked ...
The highest concentration of tornadoes occurred in the Mid-Atlantic region with nine tornadoes touching down in Maryland and four others in West Virginia and far northern Virginia. An EF1 tornado moved through Gaithersburg, Maryland , where several homes were damaged by falling trees with five people being injured in one of them.
A tornado was recorded in pictures and video. No damage was reported. [83] EFU E of Ensign: Ford: KS: 23:47 0.01 mi (0.016 km) 10 yd (9.1 m) A tornado was recorded in pictures and a tornado debris signature was observed. No damage was reported. [84] EF1
A quick response team used to determine EF ratings possibly greater than EF3 was deployed to Winchester, but no EF4 damage was found by the team. In result, the tornado was rated as a high-end EF3 with winds estimated at 165 mph (266 km/h). It reached a peak width of 700 yards (640 m) in Indiana, and 250 yards (230 m) in Ohio. The tornado ...
No injuries were reported from the severe weather, but crews on the scene in Dallas, West Virginia, a 2 tornadoes packing winds up to 120 mph touch down in western Pa., West Virginia Skip to main ...
Here's a look back at a few key events that brought an unusual number of tornadoes in 2024.
The tornado killed at least 100 people and injured hundreds more. [1] [b] This tornado was the deadliest in West Virginia history [2] and at least the 15th deadliest in US history. [3] [c] It is tied for the most powerful tornado to hit West Virginia with another F4 tornado from the same outbreak.
Experts say 2024’s tornado outbreaks set it apart, even in a year full of extreme weather. The U.S. recorded the highest number of tornadoes in a decade. 'Death by 1,000 paper cuts': How 2024 ...