A closed upper low moved across the Ohio Valley, and a strong jet stream was in place to trigger severe thunderstorms across portions of southwest Virginia, during the afternoon of May 11th. These storms brought hail up to the size of quarters, wind damage, and lightning damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 11-MAY-08 12:40:00 to 11-MAY-08 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NARROWS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Cable lines were blown down in a road.

Hail in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 11-MAY-08 13:04:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADSHAW
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 11-MAY-08 13:10:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNT CHIMNEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 11-MAY-08 11:43:00 to 11-MAY-08 11:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: VOLNEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was blown down along U.S. Highway 58 between Rugby and Volney.

Hail in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 11-MAY-08 13:57:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 11-MAY-08 16:56:00 to 11-MAY-08 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN LYN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down along Elgood Mountain and Lurich Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 11-MAY-08 16:56:00 to 11-MAY-08 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHUMATE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down along Route 61.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 11-MAY-08 17:09:00 to 11-MAY-08 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOGES CHAPEL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown along along Sinking Creek Road.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 11-MAY-08 12:45:00 to 11-MAY-08 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKSBURG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail fell near the intersection of Prices Fork and Toms Creek Road.

Hail in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 11-MAY-08 13:15:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASSETT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 11-MAY-08 13:48:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVINGTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 11-MAY-08 14:45:00 to 11-MAY-08 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW CANTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 11-MAY-08 15:10:00 to 11-MAY-08 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BOSTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A power line was blown down in South Boston.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 11-MAY-08 12:35:00 to 11-MAY-08 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two trees and power lines were blown down along Wilderness Road.

Lightning in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 11-MAY-08 13:53:00 to 11-MAY-08 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKSBURG VPI ARPT
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Lightning struck a home in Blacksburg. The bolt struck the dormer, went through a room and hit a galvanized metal water line. This started a fire in the wall. Damages are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 11-MAY-08 12:30:00 to 11-MAY-08 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LURION
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down in the campground.