Charleston, WV Tornado History — 26 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Charleston, WV had?
Charleston has had 26 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Charleston?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Charleston was an EF0 on May 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in Charleston?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Charleston, with 7 on record. April through June account for 14 of the 26 tornadoes on record near Charleston.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Charleston
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 14 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Charleston been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Charleston from any of the 26 tornadoes since 1950, though 4 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Charleston
What the record shows near Charleston
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Charleston, with 7 of the 26 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Charleston record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Charleston, 25 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Charleston is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Charleston has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 14 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 7, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.