Jefferson County tornado history

7 tornadoes touched Jefferson County, West Virginia between 1950 and 2025 — about 0.1 a year. The strongest was rated F2 (Nov 16, 1989).

7tornadoes since 1950

F2strongest rating

0killed · 4 injured

9 milongest path · 1989

(E)F0(E)F1(E)F2(E)F3(E)F4(E)F5· dots = start point only

By rating

(E)F03

(E)F13

(E)F21

(E)F30

(E)F40

(E)F50

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Peak month: July.

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Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
Nov 16, 1989	F2	9 mi	50 yd	3
Sep 17, 2004	F1	2 mi	100 yd	0
May 3, 2021	EF1	1.8 mi	125 yd	1
Aug 26, 1965	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 9, 2003	F0	4 mi	75 yd	0
Jun 5, 2024	EF0	1.3 mi	130 yd	0
Jul 5, 2017	EF0	0.3 mi	30 yd	0

Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
Jun 5, 2024	EF0	1.3 mi	130 yd	0
May 3, 2021	EF1	1.8 mi	125 yd	1
Jul 5, 2017	EF0	0.3 mi	30 yd	0
Sep 17, 2004	F1	2 mi	100 yd	0
Jul 9, 2003	F0	4 mi	75 yd	0
Nov 16, 1989	F2	9 mi	50 yd	3
Aug 26, 1965	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0

How many tornadoes has Jefferson County, West Virginia had?

7 tornadoes touched Jefferson County, West Virginia between 1950 and 2025 in the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database — about 0.1 per year.

What was the strongest tornado in Jefferson County?

The strongest rating recorded was F2 on Nov 16, 1989, with a 9-mile path.

When is tornado season in Jefferson County?

Most of its tornadoes happened in July (2 of 7). Tornadoes can occur in any month, so keep alerts on year-round.

Right now: live tornado warnings map · alerts for your location. Dates link to that day’s full storm reports where available (2004 onward).