Rainfall totals West Virginia
No heavy-rain reports were filed in West Virginia in the last 24 hours. The state table below has the year to date totals for 2026.
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For normal annual precipitation from NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Elkins, West Virginia, is the highest placed West Virginia city in the ranking, at 37 of 145 tracked cities. Full city precipitation ranking
How much rain did West Virginia get?
| City | Year to date | Normal to date | vs normal | Rain days | Last rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins | 40.31 inches | 38.48 inches | +1.83 inches (+5%) | 130 | 0.12 inches Oct 3, 2026 |
| Charleston | 37.94 inches | 37.32 inches | +0.62 inches (+2%) | 103 | 0.11 inches Oct 2, 2026 |
Station observations are from GHCN-Daily, with a 1-3 day lag and quality checks by NOAA. Averages are 1991-2020 normals from NCEI.
Rainfall records for West Virginia
| City | Wettest day | Wettest year | Average year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins | 5.02 inches Nov 4, 1985 | 72.88 inches 1996 | 46.07 inches |
| Charleston | 5.60 inches Jul 19, 1961 | 67.05 inches 2018 | 44.24 inches |
Rain questions
How many inches of rain per year does West Virginia get?
44.2 inches at Charleston to 46.1 inches at Elkins is the range of average annual rainfall among the cities measured here, based on 1991-2020 normals.
How do I find past rainfall totals for West Virginia?
This page has year-to-date totals and records for each station. Each city page keeps a day-by-day log. For older station history, use the NCEI past weather portal.
Rain events in West Virginia
| Dates | Top | Where | States | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2026 | 3.37 inches | 1 W Beckley, WV | 1 | 5 |
| September 12, 2026 | 3.70 inches | Clay, WV | 2 | 3 |
Counties with rain reports in West Virginia, 2026
- Mason County8 · 6.00 inches
- Gilmer County8 · 1.84 inches
- Jackson County6 · 4.35 inches
- Raleigh County6 · 3.37 inches
- Putnam County5 · 3.11 inches
- Roane County5 · 2.48 inches
- Doddridge County5 · 1.28 inches
- Wirt County4 · 2.92 inches
- Calhoun County4 · 2.72 inches
- Lewis County4 · 1.52 inches
- Ritchie County4 · 1.27 inches
- Braxton County3 · 4.95 inches
- Wood County3 · 2.52 inches
- Tyler County3 · 1.54 inches
- Clay County1 · 3.70 inches
- Wayne County1 · 1.36 inches
- Lincoln County1 · 1.30 inches
- Pleasants County1 · 1.26 inches
A county earns a spot here as soon as one report in the period is filed.
Recent days with reports in West Virginia
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