A backdoor cold front stalled out over the region on the 12th while and upper-level disturbance passed through the area. A hot and humid air mass ahead of the cold front produced moderate amounts of instability. Some thunderstorms that developed were able to produce damaging wind and large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 14:24:00 to 12-AUG-10 14:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: REMINGTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell into a home at Remington.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 14:30:00 to 12-AUG-10 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A few branches of two inches in diameter were down near Elkwood.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 14:39:00 to 12-AUG-10 14:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: KELLYS FORD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree limbs about four inches in diameter were blown down near Sumerduck.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 14:48:00 to 12-AUG-10 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINNIEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were down on Rexburg Court near Rhode Island Drive.

Hail in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 14:39:00 to 12-AUG-10 14:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: KELLYS FORD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported near Sumerduck.

Hail in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 14:52:00 to 12-AUG-10 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAFFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail up to quarters in size was reported along Dishpan Lane near Brooke.

Thunderstorm Wind in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 14:53:00 to 12-AUG-10 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHARDSVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous large limbs were blown off in very strong winds along Halls Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 15:10:00 to 12-AUG-10 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILDERNESS CORNER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was down near the intersection of Brock Road and Orange Plank Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 15:25:00 to 12-AUG-10 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALSOP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous trees were down near the intersection of Robert E Lee Drive and Gibson Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 15:10:00 to 12-AUG-10 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE OAK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A track of patchy damage was noted from near the Stafford County Landfill to Deshazo Lane. Trees were snapped and a cluster of shingles was removed from the roof of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 15:32:00 to 12-AUG-10 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPOTSYLVANIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were blocking the roadway along Courthouse Road.

Hail in CULPEPER, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 14:53:00 to 12-AUG-10 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHARDSVILLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail two inches in diameter was reported on Halls Road near Richardsville.

Hail in SPOTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 15:30:00 to 12-AUG-10 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALSOP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported on Millwood Lane near Alsop.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 13:33:00 to 12-AUG-10 13:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUEMONT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was down along Route 7 between Williams Gap Road and Snickersville Turnpike.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 13:30:00 to 12-AUG-10 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was down along Route 7 near Mountain Ridge Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 13:50:00 to 12-AUG-10 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large branches and power lines were down on US 50 west of Middleburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 13:54:00 to 12-AUG-10 13:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALFWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees and wires were down about two miles northwest of Halfway.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 13:58:00 to 12-AUG-10 13:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNNY BANK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were down along highway 50 between Middleburg and Aldie.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 14:00:00 to 12-AUG-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPEWELL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were down near The Plains.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 14:06:00 to 12-AUG-10 14:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree fell down onto a fence. the tree was twelve inches diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUDOUN, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 13:50:00 to 12-AUG-10 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tree limbs were down near Middleburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 14:20:00 to 12-AUG-10 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYMARKET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was down in the Haymarket area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 14:05:00 to 12-AUG-10 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURNBULL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were blown near Turnbull.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAUQUIER, VIRGINIA
From 12-AUG-10 13:55:00 to 12-AUG-10 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALFWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees and wires were blown down near Halfway.