Thunderstorms developed along a cold front and along a trough of low pressure east of the mountains in the afternoon. These storms produced some large hail, damaging winds and heavy rains.

Hail in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-11 13:43:00 to 14-AUG-11 13:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHLANDS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-11 14:00:00 to 14-AUG-11 14:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUSTHEAD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-11 15:50:00 to 14-AUG-11 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMBRIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-11 15:57:00 to 14-AUG-11 15:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHRISTIANSBURG
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail fell along Auburn drive.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-11 15:57:00 to 14-AUG-11 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHRISTIANSBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail fell on South Franklin Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-11 16:12:00 to 14-AUG-11 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOUCHINS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large oak tree was blown down on Green Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-11 16:45:00 to 14-AUG-11 16:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONES MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.60K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on both Route 919 and Route 692.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-11 17:03:00 to 14-AUG-11 17:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNT CHIMNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown over along Route 122.

Hail in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-11 14:00:00 to 14-AUG-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUSTHEAD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter hail fell near Richlands.

Hail in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-11 17:15:00 to 14-AUG-11 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-11 17:25:00 to 14-AUG-11 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUARRY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail reported to golf ball size on Highway 107 between Chilhowie and Saltville.

Hail in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-11 17:30:00 to 14-AUG-11 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHILHOWIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in AMHERST, VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-11 17:50:00 to 14-AUG-11 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large oak tree was also reported blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Hail in BUENA VISTA (C), VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-11 16:50:00 to 14-AUG-11 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUENA VISTA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-11 16:55:00 to 14-AUG-11 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNT CHIMNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was knocked over by thunderstorm winds on Route 688.