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Event Details
| Event | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Magnitude | 55 kts. |
| State | WEST VIRGINIA |
| County/Area | DODDRIDGE |
| WFO | RLX |
| Begin Date | 02/11/2009 18:55:00 EST-5 |
| Begin Range | 0 |
| Begin Azimuth | N |
| Begin Location | WEST UNION |
| Begin Lat/Lon | 39.3/-80.78 |
| End Date | 02/11/2009 18:55:00 EST-5 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | 5.00K |
| Crop Damage | 0.00K |
| Episode Narrative | A strong low pressure center tracked from Missouri to Michigan. Meanwhile, its associated upper level trough pushed a cold front through West Virginia on either side of sunset. A fast moving band of rain, along and immediately ahead of the front, featured a narrow line of embedded showers. These convective showers helped mix down the winds that were located at 4 to 6 thousand feet above the ground. Surface wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph were common. A gust to 73 mph was recorded at the Parkersburg airport. A gust to 85 mph was recorded on top of the exposed Bee Mountain in eastern Kanawha County. Trees and large branches fell onto power lines and blocked roads. The major utility company for north central West Virginia reported around 100,000 customers lost electricity before restoration began. The highest concentration of these outages were in Harrison and Doddridge counties followed closely by Lewis, Upshur, Jackson, and Wood Counties. In the southern counties, the major power company reported over 83,000 customers had lost electricity Several buildings and homes sustained minor structural damages, while a few other buildings had significant or major damage. At Twin Branch near Davy of McDowell County, winds caused the entire roof of a church gym to separate from the rest of the structure. The roof then fell back down onto the cinderblock walls and nearby automobiles. A 35 year old woman was killed while standing near the building. |
| Event Narrative | Trees were blown down onto power lines. |
All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 1 | 0 | 905.00K | 0.00K | |||||||
| WAYNE | WAYNE CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 17:00 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| HUNTINGTON | CABELL CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 17:10 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| LENORE | MINGO CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 17:20 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| WILLIAMSON | MINGO CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 17:30 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| POINT PLEASANT | MASON CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 17:40 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| HURRICANE | PUTNAM CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 17:45 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| WANDA | LOGAN CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 17:45 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| LIBERTY | PUTNAM CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 17:48 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
| MAN | LOGAN CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 17:48 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| LOGAN | LOGAN CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 17:48 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| HAMLIN | LINCOLN CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 17:50 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| DIAMOND | KANAWHA CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 17:55 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| CHARLESTON | KANAWHA CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:00 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| RIPLEY | JACKSON CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:00 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| MADISON | BOONE CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:00 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| SPRING HILL | KANAWHA CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:00 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| RAVENSWOOD | JACKSON CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:00 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| PAX | FAYETTE CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:00 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| ELIZABETH | WIRT CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:00 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| BEECH | CALHOUN CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:00 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| VIENNA | WOOD CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:05 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| WASHINGTON | WOOD CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:05 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| (PKB)WILSON FLD PRKR | WOOD CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:14 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 63 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| (CRW) YEAGER ARPT | KANAWHA CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:15 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 54 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| WELCH | MCDOWELL CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:15 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| OCEANA | WYOMING CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:16 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| HERNSHAW | KANAWHA CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:17 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 74 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| LAKIN | MASON CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:17 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 56 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| SPENCER | ROANE CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:17 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| ST MARYS | PLEASANTS CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:20 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| MARYTOWN | MCDOWELL CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:20 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 70 kts. EG | 1 | 0 | 250.00K | 0.00K |
| INDORE | CLAY CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:25 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| BECKLEY | RALEIGH CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:25 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| MONTGOMERY | FAYETTE CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:25 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| SUTTON | BRAXTON CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:44 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| SUMMERSVILLE | NICHOLAS CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:45 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| CAMP | DODDRIDGE CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:50 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| WEST UNION | DODDRIDGE CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:55 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| ELLENBORO | RITCHIE CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 18:57 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 57 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| GLENVILLE | GILMER CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 19:00 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| WESTON | LEWIS CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 19:00 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| WEBSTER SPGS | WEBSTER CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 19:04 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| CLARKSBURG | HARRISON CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 19:05 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
| BUCKHANNON | UPSHUR CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 19:08 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
| ANMOORE | HARRISON CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 19:15 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| ANMOORE | HARRISON CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 19:15 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| (CKB)BENEDUM ARPT CL | HARRISON CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 19:18 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| GRAFTON | TAYLOR CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 19:25 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| ELKINS | RANDOLPH CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 19:25 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| ELKINS | RANDOLPH CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 19:25 | EST-5 | Hail | 0.88 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| (EKN)RANDOLPH FLD EL | RANDOLPH CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 19:29 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| PHILIPPI | BARBOUR CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 19:29 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| PHILIPPI | BARBOUR CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 19:30 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 61 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 150.00K | 0.00K |
| ELKINS | RANDOLPH CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 19:30 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| LINWOOD | POCAHONTAS CO. | WV | 02/11/2009 | 19:53 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| Totals: | 1 | 0 | 905.00K | 0.00K |
