In the advance of a strong cold front, numerous showers and thunderstorms developed. Many of these grew to severe levels and produced damaging winds and hail. Enough rotation existed for the development of three tornadoes, two occurring in Pittsylvania County and one in southern Campbell County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 10:28:00 to 17-JUL-09 10:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: NARUNA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across southern Campbell County. The trees were down on structures on Jennings Road, Charlotte Street and Lewis Ford Road. The most widespread damage was near Naruna. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 10:30:00 to 17-JUL-09 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKNEAL HOLT ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.60K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree branches were blown down. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 10:30:00 to 17-JUL-09 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: VOLENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.50K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down in Volens. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 10:35:00 to 17-JUL-09 10:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKNEAL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down. One tree fell on top a mobile home. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 17-JUL-09 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.90K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 11:20:00 to 17-JUL-09 11:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEYSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree and power lines were blown down. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 16:15:00 to 17-JUL-09 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDYS FORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.90K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down across Route 116. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 17:59:00 to 17-JUL-09 17:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: WYLLIESBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.90K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on Kings Highway. Damage values are estimated.

Tornado in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 10:02:00 to 17-JUL-09 10:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 570.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado caused many trees to be blown down. Eight structures were damaged by the fallen trees with two of these having trees fall through their roofs. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 11:00:00 to 17-JUL-09 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTE COURT HOUS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 9.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down. Damage values are estimated.

Hail in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 09:00:00 to 17-JUL-09 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WIRTZ
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 09:11:00 to 17-JUL-09 09:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNT CHIMNEY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several large trees were blown down. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 09:16:00 to 17-JUL-09 09:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNT CHIMNEY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Route 122 between Harmony School Road and Hardy Road. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 09:20:00 to 17-JUL-09 09:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNT CHIMNEY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at the intersection of Brooks Mill Road and Scruggs Road. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 09:30:00 to 17-JUL-09 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNT CHIMNEY
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Public

A roof was blown off a trailer, and numerous trees were uprooted. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 09:41:00 to 17-JUL-09 09:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUDDLESTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 1.80K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew two trees down. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 16:18:00 to 17-JUL-09 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDYS FORD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down near the intersection of North Ridge Road and Middle Valley Road. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 16:55:00 to 17-JUL-09 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: RENAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.90K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was blown down across Glade Road. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 17:08:00 to 17-JUL-09 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Straightstone Road. Damage values are estimated.

Tornado in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 10:25:00 to 17-JUL-09 10:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKNEAL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado touchdown occurred just north of Epsons Road, two miles west of Brookneal. The tornado downed and snapped numerous trees. Damage values are estimated.

Tornado in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 09:48:00 to 17-JUL-09 09:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIGHTS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado caused damage to mainly trees. However, one tree fell on a house. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 10:02:00 to 17-JUL-09 10:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Prospect Road. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 10:02:00 to 17-JUL-09 10:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: HURT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Public

A telephone pole was blown down by thunderstorm winds. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 10:07:00 to 17-JUL-09 10:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALTAVISTA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Damage values are estimated.

Hail in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 10:10:00 to 17-JUL-09 10:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEVEL RUN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 10:25:00 to 17-JUL-09 10:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKNEAL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A microburst occurred near the intersection of Epsons Road and McIver Road west of Brookneal. Damaging winds downed many trees. Some of the fallen trees damaged two houses and destroyed three sheds. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 11:19:00 to 17-JUL-09 11:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALIFAX
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 9.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew trees down in Halifax. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 06:48:00 to 17-JUL-09 06:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRIES JCT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large trees were blown down on Route 94, Ivanhoe Road. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 08:12:00 to 17-JUL-09 08:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOWERS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 1.80K
Reported by: Public

Two large trees were blown down on Brush Creek Road near the Floyd and Montgomery County border. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 08:43:00 to 17-JUL-09 08:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: RETREAT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew a large limb greater than four inches in diameter off a walnut tree. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 08:46:00 to 17-JUL-09 08:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALLAWAY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large trees were blown down on Old Forge Road. Damage values are estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 17-JUL-09 08:55:00 to 17-JUL-09 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOGGINSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.90K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down at the intersection of Leaning Oak Road and Green Level Road. Damage values are estimated.