Tornadoes are relatively uncommon in West Virginia, averaging roughly two per year.
As of June 2024, there have been at least 192 tornadoes confirmed in the state of West Virginia since 1875.
Recorded events have increased in frequency due to more cameras and cell phones, as well as drone surveying tools.
[2][1] [28][29] The following is a chart showing West Virginia tornadoes by month or by time period.
Although at the moment, it only includes 10 of the tornadoes that impacted in April 2024; 2 in May 2024; and 3 in June.