Numerous thunderstorms with high winds, large hail, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours moved through the region between 2 and 8 PM EDT.  In Nelson County, trees were downed in Arrington and Piedmont.  Flood waters covered Route 56 in Shipman.  In Augusta County, trees were downed in Mint Spring. Two campers were injured by lightning in Natural Chimneys Regional Park near Mt. Solon. They were holding onto an awning when lightning struck and they both sustained minor injuries. Lightning also downed trees onto two cars and a mobile home nearby. In Highland County, a few trees were downed in Mill Gap.  In Rockingham County, the hardest hit community was Harrisonburg.  Two buildings, in the heart of downtown on Main and North Liberty streets, lost their roofs to high winds.  Roof debris crashed down onto nearby streets and utility lines.  Numerous trees were downed and marble to dime sized hail fell.  Two inches of rain fell in 30 minutes.  In Bridgewater, heavy downpours caused a storm drain to be pushed out of the ground.  Pea sized hail was also reported.  In Shenandoah County, golfball sized hail fell in Mt. Jackson. Trees were downed in Fort Valley.  In Warren County, 2.17 inches of rain was recorded at Manassas Gap.  Minor flooding was reported in the northern and eastern portions of the county. Trees were downed in Edinburg.  A home in the Point of Woods area was destroyed by a lightning fire.  In Frederick County, dime sized hail was reported in Winchester.  In Fauquier County, a tree was blown onto a truck in Midland.  A man inside was trapped, but uninjured.  In Culpeper County, trees were downed onto Edwards Shop Road and Kelly Ford Road in the southeastern portion of the county. In Orange County, trees were downed in Lake of the Woods.  One tree fell onto a car and two trees fell onto homes. In Spotsylvania County, dime sized hail fell in Fredericksburg.  Trees were downed 12 miles west of Fredericksburg. A home in Spotsylvania was damaged by lightning. In Stafford County, dime sized hail fell in Heflin. In Fairfax County, dime sized hail fell in Reston and Annandale.  Quarter sized hail was reported in Centreville, Fairfax, and just south of Chantilly.  In Greenbriar, a spotter reported 30 straight minutes of hail.  During this time, large hail up to a quarter in size fell for 10 minutes and dented cars. In Fairfax, a spotter reported a wind gust in excess of 50 MPH.  Several trees were downed in the Centreville where a spotter estimated a wind gust of 70 MPH and 2 inches of rain in less than 40 minutes.  Lightning set a townhouse in Springfield and a home in Fairfax on fire. In Prince William County, nearly 2 million dollars in damage was reported in the Manassas area. A wind gust of 67 MPH was recorded at the Manassas Airport. An unofficial wind gust of 89.7 MPH was recorded atop the airport control tower as it was being evacuated. Several buildings on the airport grounds sustained damage, including a hangar which lost a quarter of its roof and a door.  Two  airplanes were destroyed and three were damaged. A commercial blimp was torn away from its mooring and blown one half mile away from the airport.  A person who was trying to secure the blimp was carried along with it and sustained minor injuries when the craft landed. The high winds downed numerous trees in  Manassas, Manassas Park, and Sudley.  In addition, dime to quarter sized hail fell in Manassas and Manassas Park for over 20 minutes.  Extensive roof, siding, and vehicle damage resulted.  Very heavy downpours also caused minor flooding on streets.  An observer in Manassas Park reported a total of 5.25 inches of rainfall in only 90 minutes.

Lightning in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 15:30:00 to 03-AUG-02 15:30:00 (EST)
Location: MT SOLON
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Two campers at Natural Chimneys Regional Park were struck by lightning.  Lightning also downed trees onto two cars and a mobile home nearby.

Lightning in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 15:30:00 to 03-AUG-02 15:30:00 (EST)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A townhouse on Sumptner Lane was damaged by a lightning fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISONBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 15:09:00 to 03-AUG-02 15:09:00 (EST)
Location: HARRISONBURG
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Two roofs were blown off and numerous trees and utility lines were downed.

Hail in FREDERICKSBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 15:15:00 to 03-AUG-02 15:25:00 (EST)
Location: FREDERICKSBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Dime sized hail fell.

Hail in HARRISONBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 15:15:00 to 03-AUG-02 15:15:00 (EST)
Location: HARRISONBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Dime to golfball sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 15:20:00 to 03-AUG-02 15:20:00 (EST)
Location: NORTHWEST PORTION
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were downed 12 miles west of Fredericksburg.

Lightning in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 15:20:00 to 03-AUG-02 15:20:00 (EST)
Location: SPOTSYLVANIA
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

A lightning fire damaged a home on Smith Station Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 16:15:00 to 03-AUG-02 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: STRASBURG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were downed in Fort Valley.

Thunderstorm Wind in HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 16:30:00 to 03-AUG-02 16:30:00 (EST)
Location: MILL GAP
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A few trees were downed.

Hail in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 15:30:00 to 03-AUG-02 15:30:00 (EST)
Location: RUBY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Dime sized hail fell in Heflin.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 15:30:00 to 03-AUG-02 15:30:00 (EST)
Location: WEST GATE OF LOMOND
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees were downed in Sudley.

Hail in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 15:40:00 to 03-AUG-02 15:40:00 (EST)
Location: MT JACKSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Golfball sized hail fell.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 15:45:00 to 03-AUG-02 15:45:00 (EST)
Location: MIDLAND
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A tree was downed onto a truck.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 15:54:00 to 03-AUG-02 15:54:00 (EST)
Location: SOUTHEAST PORTION
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were downed onto roads.

Heavy Rain in MANASSAS PARK (C), VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 13:30:00 to 03-AUG-02 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: MANASSAS PARK
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A total of 5.25 inches of rain fell.

Hail in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 13:47:00 to 03-AUG-02 13:47:00 (EST)
Location: RESTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Dime sized hail was reported.

Hail in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 14:05:00 to 03-AUG-02 14:05:00 (EST)
Location: CHANTILLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Quarter sized hail damaged a car near the intersection of Route 28 and Westfield Road.

Hail in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 14:00:00 to 03-AUG-02 14:25:00 (EST)
Location: CENTREVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Marble to quarter sized hail fell from Centreville to Greenbriar.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 14:10:00 to 03-AUG-02 14:27:00 (EST)
Location: CENTREVILLE
Magnitude: 61 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Over 20 trees were downed by winds estimated around 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 16:49:00 to 03-AUG-02 17:00:00 (EST)
Location: FLATRUN
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Trees were downed ont homes and a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 16:54:00 to 03-AUG-02 16:54:00 (EST)
Location: ARRINGTON
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

A tree was downed.

Hail in WINCHESTER (C), VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 17:05:00 to 03-AUG-02 17:05:00 (EST)
Location: WINCHESTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Dime sized hail fell.

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 17:15:00 to 03-AUG-02 17:15:00 (EST)
Location: TYE RIVER
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees were downed in Piedmont.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 17:00:00 to 03-AUG-02 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Streets were covered by water in the northern and central portions of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 16:10:00 to 03-AUG-02 16:10:00 (EST)
Location: EDINBURG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were downed.  The event time was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUGUSTA, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 17:23:00 to 03-AUG-02 17:23:00 (EST)
Location: MINT SPG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were downed.

Flash Flood in NELSON, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 18:30:00 to 03-AUG-02 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: SHIPMAN
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Floodwaters covered Route 56.

Lightning in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 18:45:00 to 03-AUG-02 18:45:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 195K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A home burned to the ground in Point of Woods after being struck by lightning.

Lightning in FAIRFAX (C), VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 14:15:00 to 03-AUG-02 14:15:00 (EST)
Location: FAIRFAX
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A home on Forestdale Drive was damaged by a lightning fire.

Hail in MANASSAS (C), VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 14:15:00 to 03-AUG-02 14:42:00 (EST)
Location: MANASSAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Marble to quarter sized hail dented vehicles.

Hail in MANASSAS PARK (C), VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 14:15:00 to 03-AUG-02 14:42:00 (EST)
Location: MANASSAS PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Marble to quarter sized hail fell.

Hail in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 14:32:00 to 03-AUG-02 14:32:00 (EST)
Location: ANNANDALE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Dime sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MANASSAS (C), VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 14:42:00 to 03-AUG-02 14:47:00 (EST)
Location: MANASSAS
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Trees were snapped by high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 14:55:00 to 03-AUG-02 14:55:00 (EST)
Location: MANASSAS ARPT
Magnitude: 58 M
Property damage: 1.5M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A wind gust of 67 MPH damaged planes and buildings at the airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 14:45:00 to 03-AUG-02 14:55:00 (EST)
Location: WEST GATE OF LOMOND
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Power lines were downed in Sudley.

Heavy Rain in ROCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 03-AUG-02 15:00:00 to 03-AUG-02 16:00:00 (EST)
Location: BRIDGEWATER
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heavy rainfall caused a storm drain to push out of the ground.