Widespread severe weather impacted the area. A strong upper level trough approaching from the west provided strong winds aloft, and a weak upper level low pressure system moved across during the afternoon hours setting off scattered thunderstorms. These storms quickly became severe. In total, there were 6 tornadoes with numerous reports of damaging winds and large hail. Heavy rainfall from these storms also caused scattered flash flooding.

Tornado in BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 00:39:00 to 28-APR-11 00:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: LICK RUN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado with winds estimated up to 80 MPH touched down about 2 miles northeast of Clydes Run Road. There was an intermittent path of damage going north northeast with numerous trees uprooted.

Hail in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 00:05:00 to 28-APR-11 00:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE GATE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Funnel Cloud in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 23:30:00 to 27-APR-11 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUGAR GROVE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 21:23:00 to 27-APR-11 21:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHLANDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 22:15:00 to 27-APR-11 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUEFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 00:15:00 to 28-APR-11 00:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: POPLAR HILL
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 00:10:00 to 28-APR-11 00:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEARISBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 00:15:00 to 28-APR-11 00:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUARRY
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 2.25M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado with winds estimated up to 115 MPH entered from Washington County and continued northeast until lifting at Carlock Creek Road near Brushy mountain. Five homes received significant damage to their roofs and walls. Three mobile homes were overturned as well. Several other buildings in the path also received moderate damage to their roofs. Numerous large trees were also either uprooted or snapped mid trunk.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 04:51:00 to 28-APR-11 04:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees blown down in the Willis area.

Hail in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 00:20:00 to 28-APR-11 00:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEMBROKE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 00:15:00 to 28-APR-11 00:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in the Rocky Ridge area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 00:30:00 to 28-APR-11 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARM SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees blown down in warm Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIG, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 01:00:00 to 28-APR-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINT BANK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large tree blown down along Route 311 on Potts Mountain.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 01:40:00 to 28-APR-11 01:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in the Indian Valley area on roads and a few houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCKBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 02:45:00 to 28-APR-11 02:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILMORE MILLS
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A microburst combined with straight line wind damage caused significant damage about 4 miles south of Natural Bridge. The wind damage started along Forest Road 59 where several large pine and hardwood trees were uprooted or snapped mid trunk. several more snapped or uprooted trees were observed along Forest Road 768. The greatest damage was along Parkers Gap Road from the intersection of Forest Road 907 to cave Mountain Lake. It was here where around 50 large trees were blown down. Two buildings also received structural damage from falling trees and limbs, and a fence and campground sign were destroyed. Intermittent tree damage continued northeast about a third of a mile down Highway 781.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 23:55:00 to 27-APR-11 23:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAX MEADOWS
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tornado in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 23:13:00 to 27-APR-11 23:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMAS BRIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado with winds estimated up to 100 MPH touched down in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, mainly cutting through the Grindstone Campground. At least 200 trees were snapped at the trunk or uprooted and a bath house was damaged.

Flash Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 21:55:00 to 27-APR-11 21:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHLANDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rains of up to 2 inches flooded a house on Lake Park drive.

Flash Flood in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 00:37:00 to 28-APR-11 00:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN BURKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A rock slide on route 460 in the Shortt Gap area blocked the left lane.

Flash Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 01:00:00 to 28-APR-11 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRIGG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused a rock slide which blocked part of the Pulaski Giles Turnpike.

Flash Flood in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 02:30:00 to 28-APR-11 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced street flooding on Luck Avenue and 1st and 2nd Streets. Two manhole covers were floated loose as well.

Flash Flood in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 05:30:00 to 28-APR-11 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT LEWIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rains caused the Cowpasture River to flood and close Route 676 and 627.

Flash Flood in BATH, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 05:00:00 to 28-APR-11 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Junction Road was closed from flooding of the Bullpasture and Cowpasture Rivers.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLAND, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 23:05:00 to 27-APR-11 23:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASTIAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Thunderstorm winds knocked down a power line.

Hail in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 17:05:00 to 27-APR-11 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGEWAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 17:20:00 to 27-APR-11 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: AXTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 17:05:00 to 27-APR-11 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Funnel Cloud in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 18:40:00 to 27-APR-11 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONG IS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 17:50:00 to 27-APR-11 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWER HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 17:50:00 to 27-APR-11 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWER HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Approximately six trees and numerous large limbs were blown down.

Hail in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 15:58:00 to 27-APR-11 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVIS STORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 17:30:00 to 27-APR-11 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTE COURT HOUS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 17:15:00 to 27-APR-11 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ABILENE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 18:13:00 to 27-APR-11 18:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITMELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 18:25:00 to 27-APR-11 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRY FORK
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 18:30:00 to 27-APR-11 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 18:56:00 to 27-APR-11 18:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTOVER HILLS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 18:00:00 to 27-APR-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 18:50:00 to 27-APR-11 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOAPSTONE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 19:04:00 to 27-APR-11 19:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEELING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 19:38:00 to 27-APR-11 20:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGH ROCK
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado, with winds estimated up to 125 MPH,  formed from a supercell and  initially touched down near High Rock Trail off Thompsons Store Road. It then moved northeast, causing most of the worst damage in the Liberty Road area. This includes one death and eight injuries in that region. Also in this area four mobile homes and a large camper trailer were destroyed. A little further along the track a roof sustained heavy damage, an outbuilding was destroyed and numerous trees were uprooted. The path became intermittent as the tornado moved northeast of Lennig Road, and it lifted just before reaching the Roanoke River in northern Halifax County. In total: four homes were destroyed, 14 sustained major damage and 6 had minor damage.

Hail in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 22:17:00 to 27-APR-11 22:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHILHOWIE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 21:32:00 to 27-APR-11 21:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALTVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and large branches blown down across town.

Hail in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 23:25:00 to 27-APR-11 23:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 28-APR-11 00:25:00 to 28-APR-11 00:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, VIRGINIA
From 27-APR-11 21:44:00 to 27-APR-11 21:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMPSON VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees down from the southwest side to the northeast side of Tazewell. More specifically, one tree was down in Thompson Valley, one on Central Avenue, one near Wittens Mills, and another on Route 460 near the intersection with Route 781.