Tornado History

Hampshire Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Hampshire, West Virginia. The records below identify 4 tornadoes from 1998 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $420K, with 0 deaths and 5 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes4
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries5
Property Damage$420K
Avg Length3.4 mi
Avg Width95 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Hampshire, West Virginia

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Hampshire, West Virginia with 0 deaths
1998 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 8 miles in Hampshire, West Virginia
Widest tornado: 150.0 yards in Hampshire, West Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jun 2, 1998

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Hampshire, West Virginia, June is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 1998 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

EF0
F1

Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 2 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$300K$30K$3K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2022 with at least $300K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F1 June 2, 19981998F1 June 2, 19981998EF0 July 12, 20222022EF0 July 12, 20222022© OpenStreetMap contributors
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Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
June 2, 1998F1Hampshire, West Virginia5 mi150 yd05$100K
June 2, 1998F1Hampshire, West Virginia8 mi150 yd00$20K
July 12, 2022EF0Hampshire, West Virginia0.38 mi30 yd00$200K
July 12, 2022EF0Hampshire, West Virginia0.25 mi50 yd00$100K
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Source And Limits

Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.

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