Scattered thunderstorms spread eastward from a strong mesoscale system over Kentucky and Tennessee in the early evening and continued for several hours. With moderate instability and sufficient vertical wind shear a few storms became intense enough to produce mainly large hail, but also some winds up to 60 mph. The largest hailstones were about golf-ball size. A few storms also produced heavy rainfall, especially over parts of Montgomery, Giles, Wythe and Bedford counties. Radar estimated amounts were 2 to 4 inches in several hours but the highest rain gage totals were at Radford Coop 1.83���, Spruce Run IFLOWS 1.72���, Blacksburg 0.4N CCR 1.62���, Abbott IFLOWS 1.47���.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 20:15:00 to 22-MAY-11 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRICES FORK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 20:00:00 to 22-MAY-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PULASKI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

More than four trees were down in the town of Pulaski with diameter of 12 to 18 inches. One tree was also brought down by the wind along 6th Street in town.

Flash Flood in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 22:01:00 to 22-MAY-11 23:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOODWINS FERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Spruce Run flooded a portion of Route 605 after 1 to 3 inches of rain fell in a few hours along the Giles-Montgomery County line.

Hail in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 16:45:00 to 22-MAY-11 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEWARTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 17:08:00 to 22-MAY-11 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEWARTSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel hail in Vinton.

Hail in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 17:20:00 to 22-MAY-11 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEWARTSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 17:25:00 to 22-MAY-11 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAMBLISSBURG
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail lasted almost 30 minutes along Saunders Road.

Hail in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 17:05:00 to 22-MAY-11 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEWARTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 18:00:00 to 22-MAY-11 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEDFORD CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail lasted about 10 minutes.

Hail in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 19:17:00 to 22-MAY-11 19:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTERS XRDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 19:21:00 to 22-MAY-11 19:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARROTT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail reported  on Dry Branch Road near McCoy.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 19:17:00 to 22-MAY-11 19:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTERS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two trees were blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 20:30:00 to 22-MAY-11 20:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: YELLOW SULPHUR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A retired NWS employee reported winds estimated over 60 mph for about 3 minutes and several medium-size trees damaged.

Hail in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 19:08:00 to 22-MAY-11 19:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTERS XRDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flash Flood in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 19:42:00 to 22-MAY-11 20:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTERS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A portion of Ivanhoe Road was washed out with over 1 foot of water on it.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 21:32:00 to 22-MAY-11 22:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRY BRANCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Dry Branch flooded part of Route 602.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 19:41:00 to 22-MAY-11 19:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMAS BRIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree on Spring Hollow Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-11 02:00:00 to 23-MAY-11 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNT CHIMNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down near Red Valley Road on Route 116.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 23-MAY-11 03:15:00 to 23-MAY-11 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RONDO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds near Rondo on Route 57.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 19:08:00 to 22-MAY-11 19:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATRON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were blown down on Cole Branch Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 19:40:00 to 22-MAY-11 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARROTT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were brought down by thunderstorm winds in the community of Parrott.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 19:41:00 to 22-MAY-11 19:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADWOLF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Power lines and some trees were blown down on Willow Springs Road.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, VIRGINIA
From 22-MAY-11 20:04:00 to 22-MAY-11 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONGSHOP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to 1 inch in diameter was reported near McCoy and along Keisters Branch Road.