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Tornado History

Nicholas Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Nicholas, West Virginia. The records below identify 3 tornadoes from 1967 through 2016, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $256K, with 0 deaths and 3 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes3
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries3
Property Damage$256K
Avg Length2.0 mi
Avg Width167 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Nicholas, West Virginia

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

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Nicholas, West Virginia with 0 deaths
1967 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 2.76 miles in Nicholas, West Virginia
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Nicholas, West Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Mar 14, 1967

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Nicholas, West Virginia, March 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: 1967 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF1 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 1967 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F1 March 14, 19671967EF1 April 27, 20112011EF1 June 21, 20162016© OpenStreetMap contributors

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
March 14, 1967F1Nicholas, West Virginia2.3 mi100 yd03$250K
April 27, 2011EF1Nicholas, West Virginia0.98 mi100 yd00$6K
June 21, 2016EF1Nicholas, West Virginia2.76 mi300 yd00N/A

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.