Tornado, WV

Tornado sits along the Coal River in Kanawha County, just a quick drive from St. Albans and Charleston. Locals often call the area Upper Falls after the natural waterfall right in town. Settling here means enjoying a quiet, wooded setting with homes tucked along the riverbanks and winding hillside roads, all while keeping you within easy reach of city amenities.

Life here revolves around the outdoors, especially the river. Upper Falls has been a favorite local spot for fishing, paddling, and relaxing by the water for generations. Each summer, the community hosts the Tour de Coal, drawing hundreds of kayakers and canoers for a scenic eleven-mile float down to St. Albans. Between the lush green scenery and the easygoing river lifestyle, Tornado is a charming, low-key place to call home.