National Weather ServiceWest VirginiaTornado WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Tornado Warnings in West Virginia
The National Weather Service issued 27 tornado warnings for West Virginia in 2025 and 15 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 30th most of any state. 2026 through September: 46, 212% above the average of 15 for those months in 2008-2025. Marshall was covered most often (27 times since 2008).
How many tornado warnings does West Virginia get?
Every tornado warning that covered part of West Virginia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 46 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 12 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does West Virginia get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in West Virginia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 27 | 9 | June 6, 2026 |
| Monongalia | 25 | 7 | July 21, 2026 |
| Hampshire | 22 | 5 | July 21, 2026 |
| Greenbrier | 21 | 11 | July 28, 2026 |
| Jackson | 21 | 4 | February 20, 2026 |
| Preston | 19 | 6 | July 21, 2026 |
| Wayne | 19 | 11 | September 21, 2026 |
| Berkeley | 18 | 4 | May 30, 2025 |
| Hardy | 18 | 5 | July 21, 2026 |
| Kanawha | 18 | 9 | July 22, 2026 |
| Mason | 18 | 10 | August 11, 2026 |
| Morgan | 18 | 2 | May 30, 2025 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest tornado warnings for West Virginia in AreaZine's record
NWS CharlestonWarningJuly 28, 2026
Tornado Warning: Lawrence, Lincoln, Logan and 2 more, KY and WV
Expired 8:15 a.m. EDT, July 28, 2026
NWS BlacksburgWarningJuly 21, 2026
Tornado Warning: Greenbrier, WV
Expired 10:15 p.m. EDT, July 21, 2026
NWS Baltimore MD/WashingtonWarningJuly 21, 2026
Tornado Warning: Rockingham, Shenandoah, Hardy and 1 more, VA and WV
Expired 8:15 p.m. EDT, July 21, 2026
NWS Baltimore MD/WashingtonWarningJuly 21, 2026
Tornado Warning: Shenandoah and Hardy, VA and WV
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, July 21, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningJuly 21, 2026
Tornado Warning: Barbour and Taylor, WV
Expired 6:00 p.m. EDT, July 21, 2026
NWS PittsburghWarningJuly 21, 2026
Tornado Warning: Monongalia and Preston, WV
Expired 5:00 p.m. EDT, July 21, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningJuly 21, 2026
Tornado Warning: Washington County, Doddridge, Pleasants and 2 more, OH and WV
Expired 5:15 p.m. EDT, July 21, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningJuly 21, 2026
Tornado Warning: Calhoun, Gilmer and Ritchie, WV
Expired 2:00 p.m. EDT, July 21, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a tornado warning?
The NWS issues a tornado warning when a tornado has been seen or weather radar indicates one in the warned area. Warnings are drawn as polygons around the storm's path and usually last 30 to 60 minutes. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in West Virginia.