878
Recorded events
2
Counties affected
2
Direct deaths
$6.6M
Property damage
West Virginia strong wind history: 878 recorded events across 2 counties between 1996 and 2026.
Decade by decade
West Virginia strong wind history by decade
The 1990s are the busiest decade on record with 2 reported strong wind events across West Virginia. Earlier decades are thinner because systematic reporting for this hazard expanded over time, not because the weather was calmer.
County ranking
Counties with the most strong wind events in West Virginia
| Rank | County | Events | Deaths | Damage | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wood County | 1 | 0 | $2K | 1997–1997 |
| #2 | Cabell County | 1 | 0 | $10K | 1996–1996 |