A strong upper level low pressure system and cold front moved across the region on the night of the 4th into early on the 5th of April. A line of showers and thunderstorms accompanied this front. This line intensified as it approached the Blue Ridge and entered into an area of higher instability. This intensification resulted in areas of wind damage, mainly along and east of the Blue Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 04-APR-11 23:56:00 to 04-APR-11 23:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: PATTERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Route 100.

Thunderstorm Wind in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 05-APR-11 00:45:00 to 05-APR-11 00:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELAMSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Bull Mountain Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, VIRGINIA
From 05-APR-11 01:00:00 to 05-APR-11 01:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE AIRPORT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 1.80M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm winds caused several trees down across the central and northern portion of Henry County. This includes trees down on a house with people trapped inside in Fieldale. Heavy damage was also reported on Skyview Trail in the Spencer area. One mobile home received heavy damage, another home had its roof lifted off, a shed was destroyed, several vehicles were heavily damaged, and a gazebo was blown away. In the Dyer Store area Martin Stables received heavy damage. it was here where a machinery storage building, hay barn, and half a cinder block building were destroyed. Most of the farm equipment was destroyed by falling debris.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA
From 05-APR-11 01:05:00 to 05-APR-11 01:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARFOOT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm winds knocked down a  tree on Power Line Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
From 05-APR-11 01:09:00 to 05-APR-11 01:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINDENWOOD
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A measured wind gust of 74 MPH knocked down a couple trees just east of Vinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 05-APR-11 01:25:00 to 05-APR-11 01:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEAL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Near the town of Weal, numerous trees and two barns were heavily damaged by thunderstorm winds. Numerous trees were also down in the Callands area. More significant damage also occurred just northeast of Chatham on Lanier Lane and Jackson Lane. One mobile home received minor damage and a pump house had its roof blown off striking a vehicle. It was here where a tin storage building was also destroyed. A tree also fell on a house and car, damaging both.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 05-APR-11 01:30:00 to 05-APR-11 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Mount Airy Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYNCHBURG (C), VIRGINIA
From 05-APR-11 01:45:00 to 05-APR-11 01:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNCHBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines and trees across the city. The roof of Depot Grille was partially torn off by the winds as well.

Hail in FLOYD, VIRGINIA
From 05-APR-11 00:30:00 to 05-APR-11 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to Nickel size covered the ground up to 1.5 inches deep.

Hail in PATRICK, VIRGINIA
From 05-APR-11 00:45:00 to 05-APR-11 00:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELAMSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 05-APR-11 01:55:00 to 05-APR-11 01:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ACORN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down by high winds on Perth Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA
From 05-APR-11 01:55:00 to 05-APR-11 01:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAT CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Irvingdale Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 05-APR-11 02:00:00 to 05-APR-11 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: APPOMATTOX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A pine tree was blown over by thunderstorms winds and fell on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 05-APR-11 02:15:00 to 05-APR-11 02:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DILLWYN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds in Dillwyn.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALIFAX, VIRGINIA
From 05-APR-11 02:00:00 to 05-APR-11 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BOSTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across the county by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 05-APR-11 02:47:00 to 05-APR-11 02:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: PUBLIC FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on Tobacco Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 05-APR-11 02:30:00 to 05-APR-11 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTE COURT HOUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down on George Washington Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTINSVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 05-APR-11 01:08:00 to 05-APR-11 01:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down in the city of Martinsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 05-APR-11 01:40:00 to 05-APR-11 01:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT AIRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm winds knocked a tree down on State Route 40 and on East Gretna Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 05-APR-11 01:30:00 to 05-APR-11 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PITTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Homestead Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITTSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA
From 05-APR-11 01:33:00 to 05-APR-11 01:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm winds knocked down one tree on Inman Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILES, VIRGINIA
From 04-APR-11 23:47:00 to 04-APR-11 23:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: NARROWS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down on Wolf Creek Road and another tree in Narrows.