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

Hail in SUFFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 16:00:00 to 12-JUL-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYRTLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 19:34:00 to 12-JUL-09 19:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUIOCCASIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported on Branchview Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 13:00:00 to 12-JUL-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAPPAHANNOCK ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed across multiple roads by straight line winds. One house had major damage due to tree falling on it. Several homes received minor wind damage.

Hail in GLOUCESTER, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 15:58:00 to 12-JUL-09 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 16:14:00 to 12-JUL-09 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLOUCESTER ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree limbs were downed.

Hail in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 19:30:00 to 12-JUL-09 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUIOCCASIN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported.

Hail in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 19:35:00 to 12-JUL-09 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEVERLY HILLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported at Regency mall.

Hail in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 19:35:00 to 12-JUL-09 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEVERLY HILLS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar size hail was reported at Parham Road and Patterson Avenue.

Hail in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 19:40:00 to 12-JUL-09 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEVERLY HILLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported on Rivermont Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 19:45:00 to 12-JUL-09 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHORT PUMP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large tree was downed near the intersection of Lauderdale Road and Cambridge Drive.

Hail in LANCASTER, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 13:35:00 to 12-JUL-09 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORATTICO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 13:40:00 to 12-JUL-09 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NUTTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pine trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUFFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 16:00:00 to 12-JUL-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILES CORNER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts between 60 and 65 miles per hour were estimated near the Hillpoint area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUFFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 16:00:00 to 12-JUL-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILES CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large tree limbs were downed near the Hillpoint area.

Hail in SUFFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 16:00:00 to 12-JUL-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILES CORNER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported near the Hillpoint area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUFFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 16:02:00 to 12-JUL-09 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILES CORNER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were reports of at least 65 homes receiving minor damage to roofing, siding, and chimneys in the Berkshire Meadows Subdivision. Trees were also reported down and blocking roads in various locations.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 13:50:00 to 12-JUL-09 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEEMS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were downed with lots of debris. Also, there was damage to cars and some structures.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 13:51:00 to 12-JUL-09 13:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEEMS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were downed.

Hail in SUFFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 16:05:00 to 12-JUL-09 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELEPHANT FORK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in CHESAPEAKE (C), VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 16:15:00 to 12-JUL-09 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWERS HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTSMOUTH (C), VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 16:32:00 to 12-JUL-09 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTSMOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large tree limbs and power lines were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUNENBURG, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 16:45:00 to 12-JUL-09 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTSMOUTH (C), VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 16:20:00 to 12-JUL-09 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTSMOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were downed at Bide-A-Wee Golf Course.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 13:50:00 to 12-JUL-09 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLENBECK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

State trooper reported trees down along Route 17.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 19:45:00 to 12-JUL-09 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEVERLY HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large tree was downed near the intersection of Patterson Avenue and Forest Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 19:45:00 to 12-JUL-09 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEVERLY HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large tree was downed on Rolando Drive.

Hail in GLOUCESTER, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 16:07:00 to 12-JUL-09 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAXERA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was reported in the Naxera section of the county along Warner Hall and Free School Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 13:15:00 to 12-JUL-09 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were downed along the Rappahannock River.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 13:20:00 to 12-JUL-09 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIDEWATER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were downed or snapped, and power lines were downed. In addition, two barns were completely flattened.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 13:30:00 to 12-JUL-09 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARNHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous utility poles and power lines were downed. Utility truck was thrown into the air, and a garage was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 13:40:00 to 12-JUL-09 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERRY PT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines were downed. Route 354 was closed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUFFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 15:53:00 to 12-JUL-09 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGS FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were downed and blocking roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 13:35:00 to 12-JUL-09 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORATTICO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed across roads and on houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 13:40:00 to 12-JUL-09 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERRY PT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large trees and power lines were downed. Trees were downed on several houses. Tomato cannery collapsed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 13:58:00 to 12-JUL-09 13:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: REGINA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees and power lines were downed. Several trees fell through houses.

Hail in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 12-JUL-09 19:31:00 to 12-JUL-09 19:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHORT PUMP
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported in the Wyndham area.