An unstable atmosphere set the stage for afternoon development of showers and thunderstorms on June 26. Some of these storms reached severe levels and generated large hail and damaging downburst winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-08 21:39:00 to 26-JUN-08 21:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-08 18:30:00 to 26-JUN-08 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NATHALIE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-08 18:50:00 to 26-JUN-08 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-08 19:00:00 to 26-JUN-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEALS CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down in Mount Laurel.  Damage values are estimated.

Hail in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-08 18:08:00 to 26-JUN-08 18:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHALK LEVEL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-08 16:10:00 to 26-JUN-08 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-08 14:53:00 to 26-JUN-08 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEMBROKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GRAYSON, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-08 21:39:00 to 26-JUN-08 21:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-08 14:41:00 to 26-JUN-08 14:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEARISBURG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-08 14:53:00 to 26-JUN-08 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEMBROKE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down by a possible microburst.  Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-08 15:14:00 to 26-JUN-08 15:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: VICKER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down near Walton Road.  Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-08 16:00:00 to 26-JUN-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDLEY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in the Lochhaven and Bradshaw area.  Damage values were estimated.

Hail in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-08 16:31:00 to 26-JUN-08 16:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAUREL FORK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-08 17:20:00 to 26-JUN-08 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENHOOK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down.  Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-08 17:40:00 to 26-JUN-08 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRETNA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees and power lines were blown down.  Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-08 17:36:00 to 26-JUN-08 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASSETT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down.  Damage values are estimated.

Hail in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-08 18:19:00 to 26-JUN-08 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: VOLENS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-08 16:10:00 to 26-JUN-08 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 26-JUN-08 14:40:00 to 26-JUN-08 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEARISBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter