Tornado History
Preston Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Preston, West Virginia. The records below identify 13 tornadoes from 1964 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $8.4M, with 0 deaths and 21 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Preston, West Virginia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Preston, West Virginia with 0 deaths
2008 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 21.9 miles in Preston, West Virginia
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Preston, West Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Dec 25, 1964
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Preston, West Virginia, July is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2008 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 1998 with at least $5.0M 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 | Preston, West Virginia | 21.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 15 | $2.5M |
| June 2, 1998 | F2 | Preston, West Virginia | 4 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $5.0M |
| June 20, 1977 | F2 | Preston, West Virginia | 6.6 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 5 | $250K |
| May 11, 2024 | EF1 | Preston, West Virginia | 0.35 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| July 13, 1971 | F1 | Preston, West Virginia | 3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 19, 1996 | F1 | Preston, West Virginia | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $12K |
| July 30, 2008 | EF0 | Preston, West Virginia | 3.51 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 31, 2008 | EF0 | Preston, West Virginia | 1.43 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 1 | $75K |
| May 9, 2024 | EF0 | Preston, West Virginia | 0.43 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| May 13, 2026 | EF0 | Preston, West Virginia | 0.8 mi | 65 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| December 25, 1964 | F0 | Preston, West Virginia | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 26, 1981 | F0 | Preston, West Virginia | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.