Scattered severe thunderstorms associated with a cold front produced damaging winds and three tornadoes across portions of central and eastern Virginia.

Funnel Cloud in CAROLINE, VIRGINIA
From 27-OCT-10 15:42:00 to 27-OCT-10 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMERS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Funnel cloud was sighted just northeast of Bowling Green.

Thunderstorm Wind in MECKLENBURG, VIRGINIA
From 27-OCT-10 02:16:00 to 27-OCT-10 02:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: FINCHLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large tree was downed and blocking the road on Route 58.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 27-OCT-10 16:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUIOCCASIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous trees and large branches were downed on Gaskins Road between Peppertree Drive and Della Drive. Large tree was downed on a house with structural damage on Della Drive. Two large trees were downed on Leewal Court with damage to a home and vehicle.

Tornado in SOUTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 27-OCT-10 23:15:00 to 27-OCT-10 23:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: COURTLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An EF0 tornado destroyed a carport, overturned a shed and downed several trees. Debris was scattered toward the northeast about 100 yards.

Tornado in MECKLENBURG, VIRGINIA
From 27-OCT-10 02:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 02:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORGAINVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service Storm Survey confirmed a tornado occurred near the intersection of Skipwood Road and New Hope Road. Storm damage in the area was consistent with a high-end EF0 tornado with winds estimated at 70 to 80 mph. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down, minor shed damage was incurred and several tree tops were twisted.

Tornado in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 27-OCT-10 16:07:00 to 27-OCT-10 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST HIGHLAND PARK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado downed trees and power lines, and produced some siding and roof damage to homes. Many structures sustained damage from the tornado, with the most significant damage occurring as a result of trees and/or large branches falling on homes. Several homes were declared uninhabitable as a result. Most of the damage was EF0 in intensity, with a few areas in the western half of the tornado path reaching low end EF1 intensity. Maximum wind speeds were estimated around 90 mph. The tornado moved from Henrico County into Hanover County.

Tornado in RICHMOND (C), VIRGINIA
From 27-OCT-10 16:00:00 to 27-OCT-10 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado downed trees and power lines, and produced some siding and roof damage to homes. Many structures sustained damage from the tornado, with the most significant damage occurring as a result of trees and/or large branches falling on homes. Several homes were declared uninhabitable as a result. Most of the damage was EF0 in intensity, with a few areas in the western half of the tornado path reaching low end EF1 intensity. Maximum wind speeds were estimated around 90 mph. The tornado moved from the City of Richmond into Henrico County.

Tornado in HANOVER, VIRGINIA
From 27-OCT-10 16:14:00 to 27-OCT-10 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MECHANICSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado downed trees and power lines, and produced some siding and roof damage to homes. Many structures sustained damage from the tornado, with the most significant damage occurring as a result of trees and/or large branches falling on homes. Several homes were declared uninhabitable as a result. Most of the damage was EF0 in intensity, with a few areas in the western half of the tornado path reaching low end EF1 intensity. Maximum wind speeds were estimated around 80 mph. The tornado moved into Hanover County from Henrico County.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHUMBERLAND, VIRGINIA
From 27-OCT-10 17:55:00 to 27-OCT-10 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WICOMICO CHURCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed.