Tornado History
Putnam Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Putnam, West Virginia. The records below identify 8 tornadoes from 1969 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $156K, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Putnam, West Virginia
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Putnam, West Virginia with 0 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 8.5 miles in Putnam, West Virginia
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Putnam, West Virginia
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Apr 2, 2024
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Putnam, West Virginia, August 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.
Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 3 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 1999 with at least $80K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 1999 | F1 | Putnam, West Virginia | 0.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $80K |
| June 2, 1998 | F1 | Putnam, West Virginia | 0.3 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| April 2, 2024 | EF1 | Putnam, West Virginia | 8.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $8K |
| August 9, 1969 | F1 | Putnam, West Virginia | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| December 8, 1978 | F0 | Putnam, West Virginia | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| April 2, 2024 | EF0 | Putnam, West Virginia | 0.55 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| May 26, 2024 | EF0 | Putnam, West Virginia | 0.29 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| August 9, 2000 | F0 | Putnam, West Virginia | 0.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $1K |
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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.