Scattered severe thunderstorms along a frontal boundary produced large hail, damaging winds and one tornado across portions of southeast Virginia.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 04-MAY-09 13:05:00 to 04-MAY-09 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORFOLK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Microburst from a severe thunderstorm downed numerous trees and power lines in the Oceanview section of Norfolk. One tree fell on a home causing substantial damage and injuring the homeowner. Significant power outage to this portion of Norfolk due to downed power lines and power poles. In addition, Ocean Air Elementary School sustained minor roof damage. The closest measured wind was at Norfolk Naval Air Station where a 55 mph wind gust was reported at 205 pm edt. This was to the west of the core of the severe thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 04-MAY-09 13:00:00 to 04-MAY-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORFOLK
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Wind gust of 53 knots (61 mph) was measured.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESAPEAKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 04-MAY-09 12:52:00 to 04-MAY-09 12:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEEP CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were downed.

Hail in CHESAPEAKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 04-MAY-09 13:02:00 to 04-MAY-09 13:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONG RIDGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported in the Hickory section of Chesapeake.

Hail in NORFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 04-MAY-09 13:08:00 to 04-MAY-09 13:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORFOLK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported around Harbor Park area.

Hail in CHESAPEAKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 04-MAY-09 12:52:00 to 04-MAY-09 12:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEEP CREEK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Penny size hail was reported.

Hail in CHESAPEAKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 04-MAY-09 12:57:00 to 04-MAY-09 12:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORNLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in NORFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 04-MAY-09 13:01:00 to 04-MAY-09 13:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORFOLK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Nickel size hail was reported.

Hail in NORFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 04-MAY-09 13:03:00 to 04-MAY-09 13:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORFOLK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported near Hampton Boulevard and West 42nd Street.

Hail in PORTSMOUTH (C), VIRGINIA
From 04-MAY-09 12:55:00 to 04-MAY-09 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTSMOUTH
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 04-MAY-09 13:16:00 to 04-MAY-09 13:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORFOLK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several tree limbs were downed in the Montecello Village on East Little Creek Road.

Tornado in CHESAPEAKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 04-MAY-09 18:43:00 to 04-MAY-09 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMDEN MILLS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

EF0 tornado touched down in the Great Bridge section south of Cedar Road between Shillelagh Road and Battlefield Boulevard. Several trees were downed and numerous branches were torn off other trees. Also, a few shingles were ripped off some homes.

Hail in NORTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 04-MAY-09 13:26:00 to 04-MAY-09 13:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIPTOPEKE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel size hail was reported near Fishermans Island on the northern section of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

Hail in PORTSMOUTH (C), VIRGINIA
From 04-MAY-09 13:00:00 to 04-MAY-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTSMOUTH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel size hail was reported in the Cradock area of Portsmouth.

Hail in PORTSMOUTH (C), VIRGINIA
From 04-MAY-09 12:55:00 to 04-MAY-09 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTSMOUTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported on Jewel Avenue and Victory Boulevard.