Scattered severe thunderstorms in advance of a cold front produced large hail, damaging winds, and one tornado across portions of central and eastern Virginia.

Tornado in ISLE OF WIGHT, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 18:45:00 to 20-APR-09 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAYNOR
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

EF0 tornado tracked along a nearly 8 mile track from near Raynor east-northeast to approximately one mile northwest of Smithfield. Damage along the path was intermittent and primarily characterized by trees topped out or blown down. There was also minor damage to homes and sheds in the form of shingles off roofs and siding peeled away. In addition, a few metal roofs were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISLE OF WIGHT, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 18:48:00 to 20-APR-09 18:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEPTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Scattered trees were downed and there was damage to sheds south of Moonlight. Damage was caused by straight line winds.

Funnel Cloud in KING AND QUEEN, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 16:24:00 to 20-APR-09 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: MATTAPONI
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Funnel cloud was reported just to the northwest of the Middle Peninsula airport.

Hail in GLOUCESTER, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 17:00:00 to 20-APR-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLOUCESTER ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported in Hayes.

Hail in GREENSVILLE, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 16:00:00 to 20-APR-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSBERRY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Penny size hail was reported at the Greensville Police Station.

Hail in ISLE OF WIGHT, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 18:45:00 to 20-APR-09 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEPTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter size hail was reported and covered the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOPEWELL (C), VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 15:51:00 to 20-APR-09 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPEWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large tree was uprooted with another large tree falling on a house.

Hail in CHARLES CITY (C), VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 15:30:00 to 20-APR-09 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTHVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Penny size hail was reported on Lott Cary Road.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 16:35:00 to 20-APR-09 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIMBERLEY HILLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported on Cumberland Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 16:45:00 to 20-APR-09 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAFTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Eight large trees and a telephone pole were snapped off just north of PHF airport near Oriana Road and Elm Drive.

Hail in YORK, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 19:14:00 to 20-APR-09 19:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: DARE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel size hail was reported.

Hail in NORFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 13:30:00 to 20-APR-09 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORFOLK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel size hail was reported.

Hail in EMPORIA, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 15:40:00 to 20-APR-09 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMPORIA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ping Pong ball size hail was reported. General Motors dealership had hail damage to 164 cars and trucks.

Hail in PORTSMOUTH (C), VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 16:45:00 to 20-APR-09 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTSMOUTH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported in the Hodges Manor Section.

Hail in VIRGINIA BEACH (C), VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 13:24:00 to 20-APR-09 13:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODS CORNER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was reported near the Greenbrier Mall area.

Hail in NORFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 13:45:00 to 20-APR-09 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORFOLK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported near Halprin Drive in Roosevelt Gardens.

Hail in COLONIAL HEIGHTS (C), VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 15:40:00 to 20-APR-09 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLONIAL HGTS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported.

Hail in EMPORIA, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 15:40:00 to 20-APR-09 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMPORIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in AMELIA, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 17:15:00 to 20-APR-09 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMELIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWPORT NEWS (C), VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 16:45:00 to 20-APR-09 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: (PHF)NEWPORT NEWS
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gust of 56 knots (64 mph) was measured at PHF.

Hail in NEWPORT NEWS (C), VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 19:00:00 to 20-APR-09 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEE HALL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWPORT NEWS (C), VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 19:16:00 to 20-APR-09 19:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: (PHF)NEWPORT NEWS
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gust of 51 knots (59 mph) was measured at PHF.

Hail in KING AND QUEEN, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 16:12:00 to 20-APR-09 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: KING & QUEEN CHURCH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail was reported in King and Queen.

Hail in KING WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 14:14:00 to 20-APR-09 14:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT RICHMOND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel size hail was reported near West Point.

Hail in KING WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 16:12:00 to 20-APR-09 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEET HALL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in WILLIAMSBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 16:30:00 to 20-APR-09 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in NEW KENT, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 16:15:00 to 20-APR-09 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANEXA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Penny size hail was reported.

Hail in NOTTOWAY, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 17:05:00 to 20-APR-09 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CREWE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported in Crewe.

Hail in PRINCE EDWARD, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 16:40:00 to 20-APR-09 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WORSHAM
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar size hail was reported and covering the road just south of Farmville.

Funnel Cloud in PRINCE GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 15:45:00 to 20-APR-09 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRINCE GEORGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Funnel cloud was reported at Puddleduck Road and Temple Avenue.

Hail in SUSSEX, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 17:40:00 to 20-APR-09 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUSSEX
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 16:57:00 to 20-APR-09 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAFTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

An RV was picked up and moved near Grafton Drive just off Route 17.

Hail in NEW KENT, VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 16:15:00 to 20-APR-09 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROVIDENCE FORGE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Penny size hail was reported.

Funnel Cloud in HOPEWELL (C), VIRGINIA
From 20-APR-09 15:46:00 to 20-APR-09 15:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPEWELL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Funnel cloud was spotted near Brandywine Street.