A frontal boundary to the northeast, kept an unstable environment over the area during the afternoon of August 21st. An upper disturbance passed overhead which helped to trigger numerous thunderstorms. Some of of these storms were severe with damaging winds and large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 12:35:00 to 21-AUG-07 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADWOLF
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 12:49:00 to 21-AUG-07 12:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUBLIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Severe thunderstorms produced estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 12:56:00 to 21-AUG-07 12:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEARISBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in the town of Pearisburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 13:00:00 to 21-AUG-07 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down on North Main Street in Blacksburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 13:05:00 to 21-AUG-07 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATKINS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down in Atkins.

Thunderstorm Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 14:45:00 to 21-AUG-07 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUART
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down on Route 8.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 14:47:00 to 21-AUG-07 14:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 15:17:00 to 21-AUG-07 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Many trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 15:22:00 to 21-AUG-07 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKNEAL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Two large road signs were snapped off. Damage amounts are rough estimates.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 15:30:00 to 21-AUG-07 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CULLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 15:45:00 to 21-AUG-07 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTE COURT HOUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 15:40:00 to 21-AUG-07 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALIFAX
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Liberty Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD (C), VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 14:15:00 to 21-AUG-07 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEDFORD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 14:15:00 to 21-AUG-07 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONES MILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on cars.

Thunderstorm Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 14:31:00 to 21-AUG-07 14:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: STUART
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown over on Route 8.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 14:40:00 to 21-AUG-07 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 14:45:00 to 21-AUG-07 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 14:41:00 to 21-AUG-07 14:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 14:42:00 to 21-AUG-07 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Many trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYNCHBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 14:45:00 to 21-AUG-07 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNCHBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 13:07:00 to 21-AUG-07 13:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: RURAL RETREAT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in Rural Retreat.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 13:08:00 to 21-AUG-07 13:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were blown down on Route 460.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 13:20:00 to 21-AUG-07 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down on Harding Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 13:30:00 to 21-AUG-07 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: IVANHOE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down.

Hail in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 13:44:00 to 21-AUG-07 13:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: IVANHOE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to the size of nickels occurred 3 miles northeast of Ivanhoe.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 13:50:00 to 21-AUG-07 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Trees were blown down on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD (C), VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 14:12:00 to 21-AUG-07 14:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEDFORD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were downed, and a roof was blown off a small shed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 15:40:00 to 21-AUG-07 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCKINGHAM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down along Route 60.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 16:02:00 to 21-AUG-07 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: ABILENE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along County Line Road between Abilene and Highway 15.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 16:05:00 to 21-AUG-07 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown over on Stebbins Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 16:45:00 to 21-AUG-07 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALIFAX
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Clays Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 14:48:00 to 21-AUG-07 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOT SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An automated weather station at the Bath County High School measured a wind gust to 58 mph during a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 12:49:00 to 21-AUG-07 12:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN LAKE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

A tree was blown down over Route 613.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 14:45:00 to 21-AUG-07 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNCHBURG ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four inch tree limbs were blown down.

Hail in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 21-AUG-07 13:27:00 to 21-AUG-07 13:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: BYLLESBY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Hail up to the size of nickels fell at Buck Dam.