Whitmer, WV Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
The chance of earthquake damage in Whitmer is about the same as West Virginia average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Whitmer is lower than West Virginia average and is much lower than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #531
| Whitmer, WV | 0.03 |
| West Virginia | 0.06 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #1
| Whitmer, WV | 0.0000 |
| West Virginia | 0.0000 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #624
| Whitmer, WV | 19.91 |
| West Virginia | 34.13 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 1,391 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Whitmer, WV were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 0 | Cold: | 0 | Dense Fog: | 0 | Drought: | 0 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 346 | Hail: | 287 | Heat: | 0 | Heavy Snow: | 15 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 0 | Ice Storm: | 2 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 7 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 619 | Tropical Storm: | 0 | Wildfire: | 4 | Winter Storm: | 0 | Winter Weather: | 0 |
| Other: | 111 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near Whitmer, WV.
Historical Earthquake Events
No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Whitmer, WV.
No historical earthquake events found in or near Whitmer, WV.
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 9 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Whitmer, WV.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 9.3 | 1980-07-09 | 2 | 38°48'N / 79°43'W | 0.30 Mile | 20 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Randolph | |
| 38.6 | 1980-06-03 | 3 | 39°23'N / 79°29'W | 39°21'N / 79°23'W | 5.60 Miles | 117 Yards | 0 | 4 | 250K | 0 | Garrett |
| 39.5 | 1977-06-20 | 2 | 39°24'N / 79°29'W | 39°22'N / 79°27'W | 1.90 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Garrett |
| 40.9 | 1967-05-19 | 3 | 39°23'N / 79°20'W | 0.30 Mile | 33 Yards | 1 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Garrett | |
| 43.3 | 1977-06-20 | 2 | 39°29'N / 79°33'W | 39°24'N / 79°29'W | 6.60 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 5 | 250K | 0 | Preston |
| 43.8 | 1980-06-03 | 3 | 39°30'N / 79°52'W | 39°23'N / 79°29'W | 21.90 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 15 | 2.5M | 0 | Preston |
| 46.0 | 1967-05-07 | 2 | 39°20'N / 80°05'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Taylor | |||
| 48.5 | 1970-08-22 | 2 | 39°18'N / 80°12'W | 1.00 Mile | 127 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Harrison | |
| 49.0 | 1998-06-02 | 2 | 39°23'N / 79°03'W | 39°20'N / 78°52'W | 10.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 150K | 100K | Mineral |
| Brief Description: The combination of an upper-level disturbance, increasing atmospheric shear, and ample instability set the stage for a major severe weather episode across portions of eastern West Virginia during the late afternoon and evening. The episode was highlighted by supercell thunderstorms which produced two multi-county tornadoes and several instances of large hail. For many residents of the Potomac highlands, the storms were a watershed event; the locals believed that tornadoes "like those in the midwest and Great Plains" could never strike. The first twister, originally associated with a supercell which had produced a long (11-13 mile track) tornado in Somerset Co, Pennsylvania, re-emerged in extreme northeastern Mineral Co just east of Wagoner. The storm crossed into Hampshire Co, then passed an Allegheny Power substation before causing minor damage at some homes just north of Donaldson. Damage included a destroyed gazebo, stripped siding/trim from homes, and several uprooted or snapped trees. The tornado crossed River Mountain, causing damage primarily to forested areas. The path continued across the South Branch of the Potomac River before the tornado dissipated just outside the town of Levels. The second tornado produced significantly more property damage. Initial reports of a funnel cloud over Bloomington, Maryland (Garrett Co) became prophetic as the first touchdown occurred 5 miles southwest of Keyser. Damage increased as the storm descended the Allegheny front range (Green Mountain). A car was blown over, a garage destroyed, and several trees were snapped or uprooted. A pine tree landed on one home, another home sustained minor damage, and a nearby mobile home had its skirting blown off. The twister crossed New Creek Mountain, levelling numerous trees in heavily forested areas. Damage intensified after the tornado descended the mountain. One mobile home was destroyed - and, after the storm crossed federal highway 220, more tree damage was noted, as was minor damage to homes and extensive damage to outbuildings. The storm continued along federal highway(s) 50/220 to Ridgeville, rolling one mobile home, causing minor damage to nearby buildings, and destroying a barn near the Mill Creek Country Club just west of Burlington. From there, the tornado continued over Patterson Creek Mountain and into Hampshire Co, where several mobile homes were damaged or rolled along Davy Road. Five persons in one of the homes sustained minor injuries; only one accepted transport to a local hospital for head trauma. A station wagon was completely turned around and sustained minor damage. The twister then tracked three miles south of Junction, where it likely dissipated. Hail was associated with each mini-supercell - and several residents, including fruit farmers, noted varying amounts of damage due to prolonged and, in some cases, sizeable hail. One grower reported total damage to his orchard (near Levels); other damage was seen in the form of stripped leaves and downed small limbs. Conditions quieted after the final supercell (that which produced the second tornado) passed. | |||||||||||
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.