Power Outage in Bastian, VA

High Wind. Wind gusts downed trees throughout the county and brought down at least one power line. Damage values are estimated.

April 01, 2023

Winter Storm. Reports from trained spotters and the public ranged from 3 to 6 inches of snow across the county, with up to a quarter of an inch of sleet in addition. Highest reports came from Bastian and Bland. Key Impacts: Icy roads, power outages, snow covered roads, traffic delays.

January 16, 2022

Winter Storm. Skywarn-trained weather spotters and members of the general public observed ice accumulations from freezing rain ranging from 0.13 to 0.25 inches in thickness across portions of Bland County, including around the communities of Long Spur and Rocky Gap. Sleet accumulations of 1 to 1.4 inches were also observed in these same communities. The icing resulted in at least 1,334 known power outages within the county. Key impacts: power outages; hazardous travel conditions; tree damage; schools closed.

February 18, 2021

High Wind. The Bland County 911 Center reported a large tree blown down by high winds along Little Creek Highway outside the community of Bland. High winds also blew down a power pole in the same area.

November 27, 2019

Thunderstorm Wind. Thunderstorm winds blew down multiple power lines on Skydusky Road near the intersection with Route 42.

May 26, 2019

EARLY DISMISSAL: Oakvale Elementary will be dismissed at 11 AM due to a power outage. https://t.co/0NsyPi1IIC

@WVVA - October 29, 2021 14:27

Governor Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency in four West Virginia counties due to a severe winter storm… https://t.co/6LjHIvwtM1

@WVVA - February 16, 2021 19:47