Scattered severe thunderstorms developed on July 4 due to an approaching cold front and a very unstable airmass residing over the Mid-Atlantic. The severe storms formed along the Blue Ridge Mountains and moved east into the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC. Most of the damages were caused by downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 04-JUL-06 14:54:00 to 04-JUL-06 14:54:00 (EST)
Location: BOYCE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 11K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Falling trees and powerlines downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 04-JUL-06 16:50:00 to 04-JUL-06 16:50:00 (EST)
Location: NOKESVILLE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 22K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Roof damaged by severe winds. Pea sized hail occurred with the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 04-JUL-06 14:45:00 to 04-JUL-06 14:45:00 (EST)
Location: UPPERVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 13K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and powerlines downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 04-JUL-06 15:30:00 to 04-JUL-06 15:30:00 (EST)
Location: MIDDLEBURG
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Several trees and powerlines downed on Millsville Road near the town of Upperville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 04-JUL-06 15:30:00 to 04-JUL-06 15:30:00 (EST)
Location: HALFWAY
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 12K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees and powerlines down at junction of Saint Louis Road and Route 50.

Hail in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 04-JUL-06 15:50:00 to 04-JUL-06 15:50:00 (EST)
Location: HERNDON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Penny sized hail occurred at intersection of Centreville and West Ox Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA
From 04-JUL-06 14:30:00 to 04-JUL-06 14:30:00 (EST)
Location: STRASBURG
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

Trees and powerlines downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, VIRGINIA
From 04-JUL-06 14:40:00 to 04-JUL-06 14:40:00 (EST)
Location: RELIANCE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Trees downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 04-JUL-06 13:15:00 to 04-JUL-06 13:15:00 (EST)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 13K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Several trees downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FALLS CHURCH (C), VIRGINIA
From 04-JUL-06 16:05:00 to 04-JUL-06 16:05:00 (EST)
Location: FALLS CHURCH
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and powerlines downed on the 300 block of West Columbia Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
From 04-JUL-06 16:14:00 to 04-JUL-06 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: PARK/FOREST SERVICE

Numerous trees downed in Arlington National Cemetary. Trees also downed on the George Washington Memorial Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 04-JUL-06 16:15:00 to 04-JUL-06 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: FAIRFAX STATION
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Large trees downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 04-JUL-06 16:38:00 to 04-JUL-06 16:38:00 (EST)
Location: BEALETON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 14K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Trees and powerlines downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPPAHANNOCK, VIRGINIA
From 04-JUL-06 16:15:00 to 04-JUL-06 16:15:00 (EST)
Location: HUNTLY
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 04-JUL-06 16:44:00 to 04-JUL-06 16:44:00 (EST)
Location: HYBLA VLY
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees downed on the George Washington Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 04-JUL-06 15:55:00 to 04-JUL-06 15:55:00 (EST)
Location: OAKTON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 12K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Several trees downed on Oakton Terrace Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFAX (C), VIRGINIA
From 04-JUL-06 16:05:00 to 04-JUL-06 16:05:00 (EST)
Location: FAIRFAX
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees downed at intersection of Collinham and Kaywood Courts near Robinson High School.

Hail in FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
From 04-JUL-06 15:55:00 to 04-JUL-06 15:55:00 (EST)
Location: CENTREVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Quarter sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALEXANDRIA (C), VIRGINIA
From 04-JUL-06 16:30:00 to 04-JUL-06 16:30:00 (EST)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 80K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees downed, with damage to a building still under construction.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 04-JUL-06 14:50:00 to 04-JUL-06 14:50:00 (EST)
Location: MILLWOOD
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 8K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Trees downed near Bethel.