How many tornadoes has Parkersburg, WV had?
Parkersburg has had 23 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Parkersburg?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Parkersburg was an EF1 on May 9, 2024.
When is tornado season in Parkersburg?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Parkersburg, with 9 on record. April through June account for 7 of the 23 tornadoes on record near Parkersburg.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
23
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
4.3% of total
Peak Month
July
9 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Parkersburg
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
9 total, averaging 0.5 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
1
2022
0
2021
1
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
1
2016
0
2015
2
2014
1
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
2
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1960s
2
1970s
2
1980s
2
1990s
3
2000s
3
2010s
6
2020s
3
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.
EF0
9
EF1
9
EF2
4
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
3
Jun
4
Jul
9
Aug
2
Sep
3
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Parkersburg
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Parkersburg since 1950, across 1 event. 26 injuries have been reported across all events. 2010 was the deadliest year on record near Parkersburg.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on September 16, 2010, which caused 1 fatality along a 9.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Parkersburg
Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on September 16, 2010 — 1 fatality, 9.1 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on September 16, 2010 — $2.5M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on September 16, 2010 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on July 22, 1990 — 13.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on May 9, 2024.
What the record shows near Parkersburg
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Parkersburg, with 6 of the 23 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Parkersburg record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Parkersburg, 18 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Parkersburg is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Parkersburg has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 9 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 2, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Parkersburg, WV had?
Since 1950, 23 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Parkersburg. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Parkersburg?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Parkersburg was an EF3 on September 16, 2010, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Parkersburg?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Parkersburg, with 9 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Parkersburg?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Parkersburg was an EF1 on May 9, 2024.
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