Tornado History
Monongalia Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Monongalia, West Virginia. The records below identify 8 tornadoes from 1980 through 2018, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.1M, with 1 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Monongalia, West Virginia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Monongalia, West Virginia with 1 deaths
1982 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 2.5 miles in Monongalia, West Virginia
Widest tornado: 350.0 yards in Monongalia, West Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jun 16, 1982
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Monongalia, West Virginia, June is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1982 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.
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.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1980 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 1980 | F3 | Monongalia, West Virginia | 2.3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 16, 1982 | F1 | Monongalia, West Virginia | 2.5 mi | 17 yd | 1 | 0 | $250K |
| June 16, 1982 | F1 | Monongalia, West Virginia | 2.5 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 8, 2014 | EF1 | Monongalia, West Virginia | 1.73 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 23, 2017 | EF1 | Monongalia, West Virginia | 0.13 mi | 47 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| June 23, 2017 | EF0 | Monongalia, West Virginia | 0.27 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $65K |
| June 27, 2018 | EF0 | Monongalia, West Virginia | 0.21 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| June 16, 2016 | EF0 | Monongalia, West Virginia | 0.16 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $7K |
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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.