Tornado History

Monroe Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Monroe, West Virginia. The records below identify 2 tornadoes from 1976 through 1990, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $500K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes2
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$500K
Avg Length4.0 mi
Avg Width92 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Monroe, West Virginia

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

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Monroe, West Virginia with 0 deaths
1976 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (1 events)
Longest tornado: 4.1 miles in Monroe, West Virginia
Widest tornado: 150.0 yards in Monroe, West Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jul 11, 1976

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Monroe, West Virginia, July is the most active month with 1 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1976 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F2

Summary: F2 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.

$250K$25K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1976 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 July 11, 19761976F2 June 22, 19901990© 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
July 11, 1976F2Monroe, West Virginia4.1 mi33 yd00$250K
June 22, 1990F2Monroe, West Virginia4 mi150 yd00$250K
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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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