Nicholas County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Nicholas County, WV right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 720 alerts that included Nicholas County, roughly 72 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (137 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on June 22, 2026. 4 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Nicholas County alert history
Alert events that included Nicholas County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 137 | 33 | September 22, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 114 | 6 | March 16, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 91 | 12 | September 21, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 62 | 3 | October 10, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 47 | 9 | September 21, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 41 | 8 | September 20, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 40 | 10 | September 4, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 32 | 3 | February 22, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 31 | 6 | May 12, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 27 | 7 | February 7, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 23 | 3 | February 22, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 20 | 5 | October 18, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 8 | 1 | June 18, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 8 | 1 | June 22, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 8 | 3 | October 18, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 6 | 10 | March 17, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 5 | 1 | February 16, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 4 | 1 | June 30, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 4 | 0 | September 26, 2024 |
| Red Flag Warning | 3 | 0 | April 18, 2023 |
| High Wind Watch | 3 | 0 | January 9, 2024 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 2 | 0 | April 18, 2023 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 2 | 1 | January 26, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 2 | 2 | February 1, 2026 |
Tornado history in Nicholas County
4 tornadoes have been recorded in Nicholas County since 1950, injuring 3 people. That ranks 13 of 55 counties in West Virginia. The most recent was on June 21, 2016 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Nicholas County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2016 | EF1 | Nicholas County | 5.4 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 14, 1967 | F1 | Nicholas County | 2.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 3 |
| April 27, 2011 | EF1 | Nicholas County | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 6, 1969 | F1 | Nicholas County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2016 | EF1 | Nicholas County | 5.4 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 27, 2011 | EF1 | Nicholas County | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 6, 1969 | F1 | Nicholas County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 14, 1967 | F1 | Nicholas County | 2.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 3 |
About Nicholas County
- Population: 24,017 (2024 estimate)
- State: West Virginia
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 054067 (how to use it)