Monroe County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Monroe County, WV right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 703 alerts that included Monroe County, roughly 70 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (131 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on July 28, 2026. 2 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Monroe County alert history
Alert events that included Monroe County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 131 | 26 | September 21, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 89 | 4 | March 16, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 69 | 5 | August 16, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 69 | 4 | March 2, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 65 | 8 | August 28, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 51 | 0 | February 16, 2025 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 38 | 11 | September 4, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 31 | 4 | October 29, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 29 | 4 | February 7, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 22 | 2 | August 28, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 21 | 3 | May 8, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 19 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 18 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 15 | 3 | October 18, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 10 | 2 | October 18, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 5 | 0 | February 16, 2025 |
| Tornado Warning | 5 | 1 | July 28, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 4 | 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 4 | 0 | February 16, 2025 |
| Tornado Watch | 4 | 0 | May 30, 2025 |
| Red Flag Warning | 2 | 0 | April 18, 2023 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 1 | 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 1 | 0 | April 18, 2023 |
Tornado history in Monroe County
2 tornadoes have been recorded in Monroe County since 1950. That ranks 24 of 55 counties in West Virginia. The most recent was on June 22, 1990 (rated F2).
Strongest tornadoes in Monroe County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 1990 | F2 | Monroe County | 5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 11, 1976 | F2 | Monroe County | 4.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 1990 | F2 | Monroe County | 5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 11, 1976 | F2 | Monroe County | 4.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Monroe County
- Population: 12,462 (2024 estimate)
- State: West Virginia
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 054063 (how to use it)