April 9, 1991
Derecho Sweeps Across Preston County
A fast-moving line of severe thunderstorms struck Preston County with destructive straight-line winds. Kingwood recorded a 69-mph gust, more than 100 pine trees fell near Kingwood, and two people were injured near Rowlesburg when their mobile home was blown from its base.
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National Weather Service Charleston, “The West Virginia Derecho of April 9, 1991”
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