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

Thunderstorm Wind in PETERSBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 15:47:00 to 16-APR-11 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: PETERSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree was blown down on house at Dinwiddie Court.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE GEORGE, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 15:50:00 to 16-APR-11 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: POE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed along County Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENSVILLE, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 16:45:00 to 16-APR-11 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOONLIGHT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed on Crescent Court.

Thunderstorm Wind in JAMES CITY, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 17:45:00 to 16-APR-11 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed on Pocahontas Trail.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUFFOLK (C), VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 19:20:00 to 16-APR-11 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGS FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed on Matoaka Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHUMBERLAND, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 18:00:00 to 16-APR-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WICOMICO CHURCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large trees were downed and blocking a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHUMBERLAND, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 18:10:00 to 16-APR-11 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVALON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large tree and power lines were downed and blocking a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHUMBERLAND, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 18:20:00 to 16-APR-11 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GONYON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large trees and power lines were downed on Hull Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 19:40:00 to 16-APR-11 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEIRWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 19:40:00 to 16-APR-11 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMPKINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 19:45:00 to 16-APR-11 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKSLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Parts of siding of house were torn off.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 19:46:00 to 16-APR-11 19:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: EXMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 19:46:00 to 16-APR-11 19:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ACCOMACK, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 19:48:00 to 16-APR-11 19:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ACCOMAC
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed.

Tornado in YORK, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 17:53:00 to 16-APR-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LACKEY
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado tracked from James City county into York county. The tornado mainly affected the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station. Numerous trees were downed or sheared off, with no significant building damage reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 17:55:00 to 16-APR-11 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONASKON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pole barn was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN (C), VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 19:00:00 to 16-APR-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gust of 61 mph was measured at FKN.

Hail in POWHATAN, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 16:35:00 to 16-APR-11 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: POWHATAN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar size hail was reported at Pine Ridge Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in SOUTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 16:57:00 to 16-APR-11 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: DREWRYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed on Cedar View Road. One tree was downed on a house.

Tornado in MIDDLESEX, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 17:30:00 to 16-APR-11 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAMOS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado tracked from Lagrange Creek to Family Lane. The tornado destroyed one home and a grain silo. Numerous trees were downed and sheared off. The tornado may have had multiple vortices in the main funnel.

Tornado in JAMES CITY, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 17:50:00 to 16-APR-11 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROVE
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado tracked from Surry county into the Kingsmill section of James City county . Several trees were downed or sheared off. A few homes and buildings were damaged.

Tornado in MATHEWS, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 18:18:00 to 16-APR-11 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado tracked from Gloucester county into western Mathews county where it lifted. Few trees were downed or sheared off.

Thunderstorm Wind in DINWIDDIE, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 15:47:00 to 16-APR-11 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: DINWIDDIE GARDENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed on Cox Road.

Tornado in SURRY, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 17:45:00 to 16-APR-11 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMEWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado developed just south of the Surry Nuclear Power Plant and then continued across the James River into the Kingsmill section of James City county. Numerous trees were downed or sheared off, and some damage to buildings and vehicles was reported at the plant.

Hail in NEW KENT, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 15:08:00 to 16-APR-11 15:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANEXA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in POWHATAN, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 16:35:00 to 16-APR-11 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: POWHATAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSSEX, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 17:30:00 to 16-APR-11 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tops of pine trees were knocked off.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOTTOWAY, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 15:00:00 to 16-APR-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP PICKETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed in Fort Pickett and Forkland.

Tornado in DINWIDDIE, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 15:37:00 to 16-APR-11 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEWITT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado path started on Doyle Road west of Glebe Road and then tracked east-northeast to the Five Forks area of Dinwiddie county. Hundreds of trees were either downed or snapped off. Numerous power lines were also downed, and there were several homes and outbuildings with minor to moderate damage. Most significant damage was on Patillo Road at Wooded Lane, and on Wilkinson Road near Shannon Drive.

Tornado in MIDDLESEX, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 18:25:00 to 16-APR-11 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUARK
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 6.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado developed in southeast Middlesex county along the Plankatank River. It moved northeast through Deltaville then off the land and dissipated over the Rappahannock River. Thirty five homes in Deltaville sustained major damage or were destroyed by the tornado. An additional 25 homes sustained minor damage or were affected by the tornado or its associated debris. with many being severely damaged. Numerous trees were downed and many were sheared off.

Tornado in ISLE OF WIGHT, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 18:10:00 to 16-APR-11 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLARDS XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado damage was along a nearly continuous 20 mile damage path from east of Walters to just southwest of Smithfield. Many trees were downed, sheared off or topped, and a number of power lines were also brought down. More than 2 dozen homes were damaged with a few sustaining significant damage. Several farms were impacted with farm equipment picked up and tossed around. The most significant damage occurred in the first 10 to 12 miles of the tornado path.

Tornado in LUNENBURG, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 14:30:00 to 16-APR-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KELLS CORNER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado was first noted in southwest Lunenburg county on Rocky Mill Road. The tornado continued northeast to the east of Route 49 for about 17 miles before lifting near the Lunenburg/Nottoway county line near The Falls. Most of the damage was to trees, with numerous trees downed or sheared off. A few homes sustained minor damage, and a number of sheds and outbuildings were also damaged. The most intense damage was noted in the vicinity of Rehobeth Road, southeast of Rehobeth. The tornado then continued northeast across the east and north sides of Victoria. Damage to trees and outbuildings was noted at Victoria Golf Club.

Tornado in GLOUCESTER, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 18:00:00 to 16-APR-11 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: COKE
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 7.70M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado tracked from York county into Gloucester county. The worst damage (EF2 and EF3 intensity) was in the southern part of Gloucester county near Clopton. A total of 15 homes were destroyed by the tornado, with an additional 29 homes sustaining major damage. Nearly 100 other structures sustained minor damage, or were affected by the tornado or the associated debris. Page Middle School was also severely damaged, with large parts of the school rendered unusable. School buses were overturned and tossed around by the tornado. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with a number of other trees sheared off.

Tornado in SOUTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 17:20:00 to 16-APR-11 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANRY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EF0 tornado damaged several trees and downed several others across rural portions of western Southampton county. In addition, tornado also damaged a fence near the end of the tornado path.

Tornado in SOUTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA
From 16-APR-11 16:50:00 to 16-APR-11 16:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: DREWRYVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado touched down in southwest Southampton county. Numerous trees were snapped off and a few structures sustained damage. The most significant damage was to a farm equipment shelter and a roof on a home.