The Shinnston Tornado

EPISODE · Jul 12, 2025 · 17 MIN

The Shinnston Tornado

from Stories of Appalachia · host Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins

On June 23, 1944, a massive F4 tornado struck Shinnston, West Virginia, the deadliest tornado in the state’s history. This week we tell the story of the terrifying twister that tore through seven counties and its aftermath. It’s the story of the Shinnston tornado, another one of the Stories of Appalachia.If you’ve not done so already, subscribe to the podcast at Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, PlayerFM or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.Thanks for listening!

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