Martinsburg, WV Tornado History — 63 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Martinsburg, WV had?
Martinsburg has had 63 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Martinsburg?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Martinsburg was an EF0 on August 8, 2024.
When is tornado season in Martinsburg?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Martinsburg, with 16 on record. April through June account for 30 of the 63 tornadoes on record near Martinsburg.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Martinsburg
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 Martinsburg been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Martinsburg from any of the 63 tornadoes since 1950, though 15 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Martinsburg
What the record shows near Martinsburg
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Martinsburg, with 21 of the 63 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Martinsburg record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Martinsburg, 56 reached EF0 or EF1 and 7 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Martinsburg is rated EF2, of which 7 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Martinsburg has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 14 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 5, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.