Ritchie County, WV — Severe Weather & Radar
No active severe-weather warnings for Ritchie County, WV right now. Live radar is below — set up alerts to get warned the moment one is issued.
Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides: FEMA approved a major disaster declaration for this county on Aug 3, 2026. If your home or belongings were damaged, you can apply for FEMA assistance online or at 1-800-621-3362.
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Severe-weather outlook
No severe-weather risk is outlooked for Ritchie County, WV today.
3-day forecast
Forecast: NOAA National Blend of Models.
When is severe weather most likely near Ritchie?
In Ritchie County, severe thunderstorms are most common from June through August.
Damaging winds, hail, and localized flooding are the usual threats; tornadoes are less frequent than in the Plains or Southeast but do occur, often along summer cold fronts.
Based on long-term NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center climatology.
In Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County, WV has an estimated 8,400 residents, plus 1 nursing homes, 5 schools that could be in a storm's path. Atmostorm shows which of them fall inside an active warning polygon.
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Nearby areas
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Not an official source — always confirm with the National Weather Service at weather.gov. Data aggregated from NWS/SPC. Facility and population figures are decision-support estimates.